How many healthcare resources are in Maine?

Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Maine.

Are healthcare resources in Maine free?

12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Maine are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Maine have healthcare resources?

Listings span cities including Augusta, Portland, Bangor, Leeds.

What are some examples of healthcare resources in Maine?

Featured entries include Healthcare.gov — Maine Marketplace, Maine CDC — Public Health, Greater Portland Health, Penobscot Community Health Care — Bangor, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — ME.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 17 Maine healthcare listings include phone numbers.

What if I don't have insurance?

Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.

What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?

Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.

Can I get free birth control?

Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.

Best Healthcare in Maine — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Maine

Maine district courts handle most family matters; superior courts handle more complex cases and appeals. The Division of Support Enforcement and Recovery operates under DHHS. Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, and Auburn are the largest cities. Pine Tree Legal Assistance and the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence support women, with strong online self-help resources for custody and support.

17 Resources

1. Healthcare.gov — Maine Marketplace — Free

Maine uses CoverME.gov as its state-based marketplace since 2022, replacing Healthcare.gov for state residents. Open enrollment runs Nov 1-Jan 15; special enrollment is available for life events. Call 800-318-2596 (federal) or 866-636-0355 (CoverME) for application help and premium-subsidy estimates.

800-318-2596 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Maine CDC — Public Health — Free

Maine CDC at 286 Water St in Augusta oversees women's health programs including WIC, breast and cervical cancer screening (Maine BCCP), immunizations, and the Maine Tobacco HelpLine. Call 207-287-8016 for the BCCP program if you are uninsured or underinsured and need a mammogram or Pap.

207-287-8016 · 286 Water St, Augusta, ME 04333 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Greater Portland Health

Greater Portland Health at 180 Park Ave is the FQHC serving Portland with sliding-scale primary care, women's health, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy — including dedicated services for the Park Avenue neighborhood's New Mainer immigrant communities. Call 207-874-2141; MaineCare and uninsured both welcome.

207-874-2141 · 180 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04101 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Penobscot Community Health Care — Bangor

PCHC at 1048 Union St in Bangor is the FQHC for eastern Maine, with primary care, women's health, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health across multiple Bangor-area sites including Brewer, Old Town, and Belfast. MaineCare and sliding-scale; call 207-992-9200 for new-patient intake.

207-992-9200 · 1048 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

5. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — ME

PPNNE operates health centers in Portland, Biddeford, Sanford, Topsham, and Augusta offering birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, gender-affirming care, and abortion services. Sliding-scale fees and MaineCare accepted. Call 800-230-7526 to schedule at any Maine location.

800-230-7526 · Multiple Maine locations · Varies by location · Visit Website

6. HealthReach Community Health Centers

HealthReach operates 11 FQHC sites across central and western Maine (Bingham, Strong, Bethel, Madison, Coopers Mills, Mt. Vernon, Albion, Belgrade, Richmond, Rangeley, and Sheepscot Valley) offering primary care, women's health, and behavioral health for rural communities. Call 207-660-9914.

207-660-9914 · Multiple central Maine locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. DFD Russell Medical Centers — Leeds

DFD Russell at 34 School St in Leeds, with additional sites in Turner and Monmouth, is an FQHC serving western Androscoggin and southern Kennebec counties — including women's health, pediatrics, dental, and integrated behavioral health. MaineCare and sliding-scale; call 207-524-3501 for new patients.

207-524-3501 · 34 School St, Leeds, ME 04263 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

8. HealthCare.gov — Free

Federal marketplace site that now redirects Maine users to CoverME.gov, the state-based marketplace. Useful for understanding ACA subsidies, premium tax credits, and the cost-sharing reductions Maine women may qualify for at incomes up to 400% of federal poverty.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Medicaid.gov — Free

Federal Medicaid portal explaining program rules; in Maine, Medicaid is called MaineCare and is administered by DHHS Office of MaineCare Services. Maine has adopted Medicaid expansion, so income limits are higher than in some states for childless adults.

Nationwide · Online

10. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

HRSA's locator finds Maine FQHCs by zip code — including Greater Portland Health, PCHC, HealthReach, DFD Russell, Bucksport Regional, Sebasticook Family, Islands Community Medical Services, and more. Every FQHC offers sliding-scale primary care regardless of insurance.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood Federation of America's national portal — for Maine, services are delivered by Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) at five health centers across the state. Online appointment booking is available for most locations.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

HHS Office on Women's Health runs the national women's health helpline (1-800-994-9662) and womenshealth.gov. Useful for evidence-based information on conditions, screenings, and the federal Women's Preventive Services Initiative guidelines that govern what MaineCare and insurers must cover at no cost.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC's women's health hub covers cancer prevention, heart disease, maternal health, and the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program — which in Maine is administered as the Maine BCCP for uninsured and underinsured women.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen's Maine resources include the New England affiliate's screening-assistance grants, the 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline staffed by oncology social workers, and the Komen treatment assistance fund for low-income Maine women in active treatment.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS's 1-800-227-2345 line is staffed 24/7 with cancer-information specialists. Maine programs include Road to Recovery transportation to treatment, Hope Lodge referrals to Boston, and the Look Good Feel Better workshops at Maine cancer centers.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes's Maine work focuses on reducing the state's preterm birth rate and supporting NICU families at Maine Medical Center, EMMC, and Central Maine Medical Center. Free pregnancy and parenting education resources are available online.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI's work on Black maternal health, fibroids, and reproductive justice is especially relevant for Black women in Portland and Lewiston who may otherwise be underrepresented in Maine's clinical workforce. Free webinars and the IamHer health-screening campaign.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Maine?: Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Maine.
Are healthcare resources in Maine free?: 12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Maine are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Maine have healthcare resources?: Listings span cities including Augusta, Portland, Bangor, Leeds.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Maine?: Featured entries include Healthcare.gov — Maine Marketplace, Maine CDC — Public Health, Greater Portland Health, Penobscot Community Health Care — Bangor, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England — ME.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 17 Maine healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?: Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?: Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?: Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?: Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.