Beginning with applications for the 2027 plan year, individuals age 18 or older applying for coverage in Maine must submit documentation as part of the application process to verify Maine residency.
Each applicant and dependent age 18 or older may submit one of the following:
- A copy of a current Maine driver’s license
- A copy of a current Maine-issued state ID card
If neither is available, the individual must submit two documents from the following list:
- U.S. birth certificate
- Valid U.S. passport or passport card
- Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of U.S. Citizenship
- Employment Authorization Document
- Unexpired foreign passport with a valid U.S. visa and approved Form I-94
- Other government-issued documentation showing citizenship, immigration, or legal residency status
- Recent utility bill (electric, water, phone, internet, or cable)
- Signed lease or rental agreement, mortgage documentation, or assisted living or nursing facility residency documentation
- Property deed showing ownership of property in Maine
Please advise your clients of this requirement before they begin their applications. Having the required documents ready can help prevent delays and make enrollment smoother.
For questions about eligibility documentation requirements, contact your Account Executive or broker support.