“Jamie” came to our Outreach & Enrollment team in a state of uncertainty. Newly disabled and unable to work, he faced an uphill battle: no insurance, a future of unaffordable medical bills, and a series of critical healthcare appointments on the horizon. Missing these appointments could mean delays in essential care that would impact his health and quality of life.
Our team helped him navigate the application process of MaineCare insurance – a process that can leave many in eligibility limbo for weeks – and offered immediate relief through our Sliding Fee Program, providing access to affordable healthcare for low income individuals and households.
Thanks to these programs and our Outreach & Enrollment team staff, supported by 340B savings revenue, Jamie was able to attend his appointments without interruption, avoid costly emergency department visits, pay a manageable rate for this care, and within weeks, his MaineCare application was approved. Jamie’s story is a testament to the transformative power of health center services.
