Costs may be changing for CoverME.gov members in 2026.
We know monthly premium costs are the #1 concern for the majority of CoverME.gov members. Unless Congress acts soon to extend federal tax credits, some of the financial savings that members receive will not be available in 2026. There is uncertainty about these changes but we want to make you aware of what is happening so you can plan ahead for you and your family.
Need health insurance? See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
If you've experienced a life event, such as having a baby, getting married, losing coverage through an employer, or moving to Maine, you can enroll in health insurance outside of Open Enrollment.
News for Taro customers.
One of the health insurance carriers on CoverME.gov - Taro - has changed their name and is now known as Mending. If you are a customer, here's what you need to know:
- No disruption of service - Your health insurance plan remains fully intact, with the same coverage, benefits, and provider access.
- No new ID cards until 2026 - You will continue using your current ID cards through 2025. New ID cards with the new company name, Mending, will be sent to customers in January 2026.
- Same people, same support - Your contacts billing, and member portal access will remain unchanged.
If you have questions about this name change, contact Mending's member support team at support@mending.com or (877) 522-5151.
Losing MaineCare?
If you've recently lost MaineCare coverage and don't have access to health insurance from another source, you can likely find affordable coverage through CoverME.gov. Access the Special Enrollment Period by creating or logging in to a CoverME.gov account and selecting "Recently Lost MaineCare" from our list of Special Enrollment Periods.