Underinsured and uninsured Mainers are now eligible for free colon cancer screening.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S. among men and women over the age of 50. An estimated 900 people in Maine develop colon cancer each year with roughly a third of them dying from the disease. It is estimated that 90% of these deaths are preventable with proper screenings and follow-ups starting at age 50.
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If you earned less than $50,000 in 2009, you may be eligible to have your taxes done for free.
Every year, thousands of Mainers miss out on income tax credits that they would qualify for, often totaling thousands of dollars per family. In 2009, an estimated 25 percent of qualifying Maine residents did not apply for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), missing the opportunity to collect upwards of $5,657.
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A recession, rising unemployment rates, and state budget cuts are making Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application backlogs worse than ever.
The Social Security benefits program provides monthly benefits to those who have health problems that prevent them from working. To get Social Security benefits, one must prove they are severely disabled and are unable to work for more than a year. The claims process can take upwards of two years.
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Two new community outreach vehicles are travelling through Maine providing veterans with health care.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently unveiled a fleet of 50 new outreach vehicles that travel to rural communities to meet with veterans. With many miles of backcountry, Maine was awarded two of the new vehicles, one based out of Caribou and the other out of Lewiston.
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Mainers love fishing. This weekend they can do it for free.
On Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, people can fish for free on Maine’s waterways. The free fishing event is open to all anglers except those whose license has been revoked or suspended. All normal fishing laws and regulations apply.
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February is Heart Health Month.
Established in 1963, Heart Health Month is a nationwide campaign designed to educate Americans on the benefits of making healthy living choices to improve cardiovascular health. Considered among the most preventable diseases, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Health Association, one out of every three adults suffers from a cardiovascular disease, with more than half under the age of 60.
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