Title: Children | Department of Health and Human Services
Headings: Children
Children
Types of Health Coverage for Children
MaineCare
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Cub Care
Katie Beckett
Health Insurance Purchase Option (HIPO)
Newborn Coverage
How to Apply
Coverage and Services
Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
What are some examples of preventive services that are covered by MaineCare?
Well-Child Exams
Oral Health
Health Homes for Chronic Conditions
MaineCare for Students

Content: Newborn Coverage
After your baby is born, call the Office for Family Independence as soon as possible to add your baby MaineCare. If you do not add your baby to MaineCare right away, you may get a bill from the hospital. If you had full MaineCare coverage when your baby was born, the baby can have MaineCare coverage until their first birthday even if your income changes. How to Apply
Learn about your options for applying online, by mail, and in person. Applications for MaineCare are processed by DHHS’s Office for Family Independence. Coverage and Services
Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
Children who are under age 21 who have MaineCare are part of the EPSDT program. EPSDT is designed to assure children receive early detection and treatment in order to address health problems as soon as possible. EPSDT provides regular screening for conditions and preventive care to help to catch and treat disease or ill health early, when it is easier to treat. The EPSDT program focuses on care for the physical, oral, and mental or behavioral health of children. All children are eligible for well-child exams and screenings.