ASSISTS LOW AND MODERATE INCOME MAINE CITIZENS TO OBTAIN AFFORDABLE HEALTH COVERAGE INCLUDING MEDICAID AND PRIVATE INSURANCE. FILES APPEALS AND COMPLAINTS REGARDING DENIALS OF COVERAGE. ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES FOR LOWER HEALTH COSTS. OFFERS TOLL-FREE HELPLINE AND OUTREACH ASSISTANCE TO THE PUBLIC. MAKES REFERRALS TO SOCIAL AND LEGAL SERVICES. CONDUCTS RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION REGARDING STATE AND NATIONAL HEALTH POLICIES.