The Health Insurance Purchase Option (HIPO) is available to children under the age of 19 who lose their MaineCare or CubCare eligibility because the family income at the time of reapplication exceeds the income limits for those programs in effect at the time of the review. The amount of the monthly premium is determined annually by the Office of MaineCare Services.The Office of Integrated Access and Support bills and collects the monthly premiums from clients who agree to participate in this option.
C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 104, § 144-104-5, subsec. 144-104-5.01