Find out if you quality for Maine Care State subsidized health care used to be only for the very poorest citizens of Maine, and then it was only available to children and pregnant women. Today, amidst the growing health care crisis, the state of Maine is offering many different levels of coverage to families who are not covered through employers through its Maine Care Program.

I recommend:  Visit the Maine Care website to find out more about prices and income qualifications. You can also visit the FAQ page of the Maine Insurance Bureau for more information about family health insurance.

Find out about Dirigo Choice, if you are self-employed Dirigo Choice is another Maine family medical insurance plan that reduces the cost of sky high insurance premiums for self employed individuals and small business owners. Applicants must show proof of income, and small business owners must offer the plan to their employees (the employees don't have to sign up, though). Currently Dirigo Choice offers coverage through its partnership with Harvard Pilgrim, a Maine family health insurance company.

I recommend:  Check out the Dirigo Choice website, which explains the program, the insurance coverage offered and how premiums are based.

Shop around for the best Maine family health insurance quotes The best place to start looking for family medical insurance in Maine is with a local insurance rep. You can look for quotes online, as a starting point, but keep in mind they are often inaccurate, since premiums are based on a large number of factors. When you visit a family medical insurance Maine agent, take a notebook with questions you need answered, such as co-pay amounts, specialist coverage, well-childcare check-up coverage and other important medical concerns. Keeping your own notes is easier than sifting to through the mountain of Maine family health insurance paperwork that companies love to give out.

I recommend:  Look for Maine family medical insurance at Maine-Health-Insurance-Plans.com, which gives you instant online quotes.