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Maine Department of Health and Human Services
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Maine Department of Health and Human Services
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maine.gov
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Private
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2004
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Operating
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HeadquartersAugusta, United States
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Augusta
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United States
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North America
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Offices19 records

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Keyword5 values
public health services, human services programs, emergency communications, benefits enrollment, government assistance programs
Industry5 codes
1State/Provincial Health Department & Public Health Administration
CodeBPAIABAHPrimaryYes
2State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family)
CodeBPAIABAIPrimaryNo
3Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage)
CodeBPAIAKAHPrimaryNo
4Social Care & Long-Term Care Benefits Administration
CodeBPAIAKAKPrimaryNo
5Government Public Health Grantmaking & Program Offices
CodeHLAJALAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Individual and Family Services6241
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Social Services8300
Product category
Public Health and Human Services
Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details5 tiers
1Criminal History Record Check - Non-Subscriber
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$31.00 per request for non-subscribers and out-of-state InforME subscribers. This is a non-refundable service.

apps1.web.maine.gov
2Criminal History Record Check - InforME Subscriber
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$21.00 per request for Maine InforME subscribers. This is a non-refundable service.

apps1.web.maine.gov
3Notarized Criminal History Report
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Additional $10.00 non-refundable fee for notarized reports when ordering online.

apps1.web.maine.gov
4Government Entity - Licensing Purpose
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$31.00 per request when requested as part of licensing process. Cost may be passed to applicant.

apps1.web.maine.gov
5Government Entity - Non-Licensing
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

No fee for State of Maine governmental entity when used for non-licensing purposes.

apps1.web.maine.gov
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is a state government department that administers public health, social welfare, and emergency communication programs to Maine residents. Its core offerings include the My Maine Connection portal for benefits enrollment (Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, TANF, and Child Care), MaineCare (Medicaid) administration, public health services through the Maine CDC, child and family services, aging and disability services, and the statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency communication system.

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Maine Department of Health and Human Services operates as part of the Maine.gov state government portal ecosystem, offering a portfolio of citizen-facing digital services. The primary DHHS offering is My Maine Connection, a one-stop benefits portal for Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, TANF, and Child Care. This core service operates alongside other state agency offerings including Rapid Renewal (vehicle registration), Maine Criminal History Record checks, Absentee Ballot services, Voter Information Lookup, the 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Bureau, Citizen Alert System, and an Email/SMS notification subscription service. These services are delivered through a responsive web design platform accessible via desktop, mobile web, and dedicated mobile sites for various state agencies, forming an integrated government-to-citizen service layer.

Product and service10 records
1My Maine Connection
CategoryBenefits enrollment portal
Description

A one-stop online portal for Maine residents to apply for and manage benefits including the Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Child Care services.

2Rapid Renewal
CategoryOnline government service
Description

An online vehicle and trailer registration renewal service provided by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that allows users to renew current registrations and pay local excise tax and state registration fees in one transaction.

3Maine Criminal History Record & Juvenile Crime Information Request
CategoryBackground check service
Description

An electronic service provided by the Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification that allows users to request criminal history records and juvenile crime information based on name and date of birth searches.

4State of Maine Online Absentee Ballot Request & Tracking Service
CategoryVoter services
Description

An online service for voters to request absentee ballots and track their processing status, operated by the Department of the Secretary of State.

5Maine Voter Information Lookup Service
CategoryVoter information service
Description

A voter information lookup service that allows citizens to find their voting place location, candidates on their ballot, and contact information for their elected officials based on home address.

6Maine Emergency Services Communication Bureau (9-1-1)
CategoryEmergency communications
Description

The state agency responsible for 9-1-1 emergency communications in Maine, managing a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 system that includes voice, text, and foundation for video and enhanced data delivery to Public Safety Answering Points.

7Citizen Alert System
CategoryEmergency notification service
Description

A statewide emergency notification system that keeps Maine residents informed about urgent events affecting public health or safety, including Amber Alerts, severe weather, and homeland security notifications.

8Maine.gov Email and SMS Notifications
CategoryGovernment notification service
Description

A free subscription service allowing citizens to receive email and text message notifications about government news and topics relevant to their interests through the Subscriptions.Maine.gov platform.

9Map It Locations
CategoryGovernment location service
Description

An interactive mapping tool that allows users to locate state and town offices, libraries, state parks, DHHS offices, career centers, courthouses, and veterans' services offices throughout Maine.

10Maine.gov Mobile Services
CategoryMobile government services
Description

A collection of mobile-optimized government services including business answers, absentee ballot requests, alcohol seller training, benefits enrollment, recreational licensing, vehicle registration renewal, and regulatory licensing and permitting.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

InforME is the secure online service provider for Maine state government transactions. They provide the technical infrastructure for criminal history record requests, vehicle registration renewals, and other state government online services. InforME charges subscription fees and processes transactions for the state.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight4 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Federal agency that administers Medicare and oversees state Medicaid programs including MaineCare, which is the largest single program within Maine DHHS's portfolio.

2Massachusetts Department of Public Health
TypeDirect peer
Description

New England state public health agency operating with comparable scope (chronic disease, infectious disease, environmental health) under the same state-government model as Maine DHHS's Maine CDC division.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct counterpart state agency administering Medicaid, public health, child welfare, aging, and emergency services for New Hampshire — closest functional peer to Maine DHHS in scale and structure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Vermont's state public health authority with a similar small-state footprint, federal-state funding model, and integrated public health programs as Maine CDC.

5Connecticut Department of Public Health
TypeDirect peer
Description

Connecticut's state public health department with overlapping regulatory, licensing, and emergency-preparedness functions paralleling those of Maine DHHS.

6Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
TypeDirect peer
Description

Massachusetts's umbrella health and human services secretariat, structurally analogous to Maine DHHS, administering Medicaid (MassHealth), child welfare, aging, and public health across a larger New England state.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Federal HHS is the upstream funding and policy authority for state DHHS agencies like Maine's, administering Medicare, Medicaid oversight, and public health grant programs that flow to the state level.

TypeDirect peer
Description

A division within Maine DHHS itself, but operates as a discrete peer entity for public health, epidemiology, and emergency preparedness functions analogous to other states' CDC-equivalent agencies.

9InforME
TypeOthers
Description

Maine's state government online services partner that provides the technical infrastructure powering My Maine Connection, Rapid Renewal, criminal history checks, and other DHHS-adjacent digital services.

TypeOthers
Description

Industry association representing state CIOs; comparable ecosystem context for understanding how Maine DHHS digital modernization aligns with peer state technology strategies.

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Key highlights6 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Maine Department of Health and Human Services

Public Health and Human Servicesmaine.gov

Maine Department of Health and Human Services firmographics

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Name
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Legal name
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Website
https://maine.gov
Company type
Private
Founded year
2004
Operating status
Operating
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Maine Department of Health and Human Services industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public Health and Human Services
NAICS
Individual and Family Services (6241)
SIC
Services-Social Services (8300)
akta.pro primary industry
State/Provincial Health Department & Public Health Administration (BPAIABAH)
akta.pro secondary industries
State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family) (BPAIABAI), Healthcare-Linked Social Benefits Administration (e.g., Medicaid/Means-Tested Health Coverage) (BPAIAKAH), Social Care & Long-Term Care Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAK), Government Public Health Grantmaking & Program Offices (HLAJALAA)

Keywords

  • Public health services
  • Human services programs
  • Emergency communications
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Government assistance programs

Where Maine Department of Health and Human Services is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Augusta
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices19 records

Markets served

Maine Department of Health and Human Services business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goCriminal History Record Check - Non-Subscriber
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goCriminal History Record Check - InforME Subscriber
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goNotarized Criminal History Report
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goGovernment Entity - Licensing Purpose
OtherPay-as-you-goGovernment Entity - Non-Licensing

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Maine Department of Health and Human Services product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is a state government department that administers public health, social welfare, and emergency communication programs to Maine residents. Its core offerings include the My Maine Connection portal for benefits enrollment (Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, TANF, and Child Care), MaineCare (Medicaid) administration, public health services through the Maine CDC, child and family services, aging and disability services, and the statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency communication system.

Product overview

Maine Department of Health and Human Services operates as part of the Maine.gov state government portal ecosystem, offering a portfolio of citizen-facing digital services. The primary DHHS offering is My Maine Connection, a one-stop benefits portal for Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, TANF, and Child Care. This core service operates alongside other state agency offerings including Rapid Renewal (vehicle registration), Maine Criminal History Record checks, Absentee Ballot services, Voter Information Lookup, the 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Bureau, Citizen Alert System, and an Email/SMS notification subscription service. These services are delivered through a responsive web design platform accessible via desktop, mobile web, and dedicated mobile sites for various state agencies, forming an integrated government-to-citizen service layer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • My Maine Connection A one-stop online portal for Maine residents to apply for and manage benefits including the Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and Child Care services.
  • Rapid Renewal An online vehicle and trailer registration renewal service provided by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that allows users to renew current registrations and pay local excise tax and state registration fees in one transaction.
  • Maine Criminal History Record & Juvenile Crime Information Request An electronic service provided by the Maine State Police State Bureau of Identification that allows users to request criminal history records and juvenile crime information based on name and date of birth searches.
  • State of Maine Online Absentee Ballot Request & Tracking Service An online service for voters to request absentee ballots and track their processing status, operated by the Department of the Secretary of State.
  • Maine Voter Information Lookup Service A voter information lookup service that allows citizens to find their voting place location, candidates on their ballot, and contact information for their elected officials based on home address.
  • Maine Emergency Services Communication Bureau (9-1-1) The state agency responsible for 9-1-1 emergency communications in Maine, managing a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 system that includes voice, text, and foundation for video and enhanced data delivery to Public Safety Answering Points.
  • Citizen Alert System A statewide emergency notification system that keeps Maine residents informed about urgent events affecting public health or safety, including Amber Alerts, severe weather, and homeland security notifications.
  • Maine.gov Email and SMS Notifications A free subscription service allowing citizens to receive email and text message notifications about government news and topics relevant to their interests through the Subscriptions.Maine.gov platform.
  • Map It Locations An interactive mapping tool that allows users to locate state and town offices, libraries, state parks, DHHS offices, career centers, courthouses, and veterans' services offices throughout Maine.
  • Maine.gov Mobile Services A collection of mobile-optimized government services including business answers, absentee ballot requests, alcohol seller training, benefits enrollment, recreational licensing, vehicle registration renewal, and regulatory licensing and permitting.

Companies that use Maine Department of Health and Human Services

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Maine Department of Health and Human Services technology and API

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Maine Department of Health and Human Services partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • InforMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationInforME is the secure online service provider for Maine state government transactions. They provide the technical infrastructure for criminal history record requests, vehicle registration renewals, and other state government online services. InforME charges subscription fees and processes transactions for the state.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Maine Department of Health and Human Services competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Federal agency that administers Medicare and oversees state Medicaid programs including MaineCare, which is the largest single program within Maine DHHS's portfolio.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Federal HHS is the upstream funding and policy authority for state DHHS agencies like Maine's, administering Medicare, Medicaid oversight, and public health grant programs that flow to the state level.

Direct peers

  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health: New England state public health agency operating with comparable scope (chronic disease, infectious disease, environmental health) under the same state-government model as Maine DHHS's Maine CDC division.
  • New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: Direct counterpart state agency administering Medicaid, public health, child welfare, aging, and emergency services for New Hampshire — closest functional peer to Maine DHHS in scale and structure.
  • Vermont Department of Health: Vermont's state public health authority with a similar small-state footprint, federal-state funding model, and integrated public health programs as Maine CDC.
  • Connecticut Department of Public Health: Connecticut's state public health department with overlapping regulatory, licensing, and emergency-preparedness functions paralleling those of Maine DHHS.
  • Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services: Massachusetts's umbrella health and human services secretariat, structurally analogous to Maine DHHS, administering Medicaid (MassHealth), child welfare, aging, and public health across a larger New England state.
  • Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention: A division within Maine DHHS itself, but operates as a discrete peer entity for public health, epidemiology, and emergency preparedness functions analogous to other states' CDC-equivalent agencies.

Others

  • InforME: Maine's state government online services partner that provides the technical infrastructure powering My Maine Connection, Rapid Renewal, criminal history checks, and other DHHS-adjacent digital services.
  • NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers): Industry association representing state CIOs; comparable ecosystem context for understanding how Maine DHHS digital modernization aligns with peer state technology strategies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Maine Department of Health and Human Services social profiles

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Subsidiaries4 records

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Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Maine Department of Health and Human Services

What does Maine Department of Health and Human Services do?

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services is a state government department that administers public health, social welfare, and emergency communication programs to Maine residents. Its core offerings include the My Maine Connection portal for benefits enrollment (Food Supplement Program, Medical Assistance, TANF, and Child Care), MaineCare (Medicaid) administration, public health services through the Maine CDC, child and family services, aging and disability services, and the statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 emergency communication system.

Is Maine Department of Health and Human Services a public or private company?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Maine Department of Health and Human Services founded?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services was founded in 2004.

Where is Maine Department of Health and Human Services based?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services is headquartered in Augusta, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Maine Department of Health and Human Services's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Direct peers are Massachusetts Department of Public Health, New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Vermont Department of Health, Connecticut Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Others are InforME and NASCIO (National Association of State Chief Information Officers).

Does Maine Department of Health and Human Services have an API?

No public API is recorded for Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

What industry is Maine Department of Health and Human Services in?

Maine Department of Health and Human Services's product category is Public Health and Human Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIABAH, State/Provincial Health Department & Public Health Administration, with a secondary code of BPAIABAI, State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family). Its NAICS code is 6241 and its SIC code is 8300.

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