Maine § 3179. - Change of circumstances
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3179. — Change of circumstances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3179.. Change of circumstances
If at any time during the continuance of aid the recipient thereof becomes possessed of any property or income in excess of the amount last disclosed to the department, it shall be the duty of the recipient immediately to notify the department of the receipt or possession of such property or income, and the department may, after investigation, either cancel the aid or change the amount thereof in accordance with the circumstances. [PL 1973, c. 790, §2 (NEW).]
A recipient of aid under this chapter whose categorical assistance benefits are terminated by the department must be sent a separate, timely and adequate notice of the effect that that termination will have on the recipient's medical assistance. The department shall develop procedures to assure the continuation, without interruption, of medical assistance to persons who, despite the termination of their categorical assistance benefits, are eligible for continuing coverage through any program under this chapter. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §161 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3179.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3179. cover?
Section 3179. ("Change of circumstances") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 3179.?
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