The 2027 Health Premium Credit Program is now live, and State of Maine Health Plan members can begin completing their requirements! By participating in the Health Premium Credit Program, active employee plan members receive up to a 5% discount on their individual health insurance premiums starting with the first paycheck issued in July 2027. 

We are excited to announce that this year, members have more time to complete their requirements, with a new deadline of June 17, 2027!  

All steps listed below must be completed between May 1, 2026, and June 17, 2027, by 5:00 PM, by both the primary subscriber and covered spouse or domestic partner:  

  1. Log in or create an account at https://www.wellstarme.org/ 
  2. Complete the Wellness Questionnaire
  3. Complete one of the following "My Health" options:
  • Get your numbers from your Primary Care Provider (PCP) OR from a free-standing lab. Please note: your PCP must send a lab order to your preferred lab.
  • OR Receive a Flu Shot
  • OR Have a Well-Being Visit
  • OR Have an Annual Physical Exam
  • OR Have a Cancer Screening (NEW!)

"My Health" options may be completed between May 1, 2026, and June 17, 2027, by 5:00 PM. 

To be eligible for the health premium credit, the requirements above must be met for both the primary subscriber (e.g., State of Maine employee) and the covered spouse/domestic partner.

Additional Resources:

To learn more, please feel free to reach out to the Office of Employee Health, Wellness, & Workers’ Compensation at info.benefits@maine.gov or WellStarME at wellstar@mcd.org.