Maine

Maine

Number of dialysis patients statewide: 961

This state offers Medigap insurance to dialysis patients under 65.

Legislative session: December 5, 2012 - June 19, 2013

Medicare, a federal program, pays for dialysis for over 80% of dialysis treatments. However, many issues concerning dialysis patients are actually handled at the state level.

Individual states have to provide certain basic services under Medicaid, but they also have flexibility in how they structure their plans and set their reimbursement rates. In addition, some states have the authority to determine the need and location for additional dialysis facilities (this is often referred to as certificate of need). Because dialysis patients’ care can be affected by state officials as well as federal officials, DPC members are becoming more active on state issues—ensuring the patients’ voice is heard locally as well as nationally.

Maine Dialysis Patient Resources

Patient Support and Financial Resources

National Kidney Foundation of New England
This foundation has a grant to assist patients who have kidney disease or are transplant recipients with a variety of needs.
1-800-542-4001

The Kidney Transplant/Dialysis Association, Inc. (KT/DA)
The KT/DA provides direct financial aid to needy kidney patients and donors in New England.
1-781-641-4000
P.O. Box 51362 GMF
Boston, MA 02205-1362

ESRD Network

#1 Network of New England
30 Hazel Terrace
Woodbridge, CT  06525
1-203-387-9332

State-Run Programs

Offices of MaineCare Services
1-800-977-6740, opt. 3

  • Adult Programs: A Medicaid program for children, adults, families, pregnant women etc.
  • Medication Programs: Low Cost Drugs for Elderly & Disabled (DEL) Prescription drug discount program for elderly and disabled residents.  Maine Rx Plus A prescription discount program.

Health Reform Status:

Exchange: The federal government will run the health insurance exchange in Maine.

Medicaid: The state will not expand Medicaid eligibility.

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