Maine

Maine State Resources:

1. State Insurance Commissioner:

The Bureau of Insurance regulates the insurance industry through examining and licensing procedures of insurance companies, licensing producers, reviewing rates and coverage forms, conducting audits, and by sponsoring programs that enhance awareness of and compliance with State laws.

2. State Medical Board:

The Board of Licensure in Medicine is the state agency responsible for protecting the health and safety of the public by determining who may be licensed for medical practice in this state and by regulating the medical practice of those licensees.

3. State Minority Office:

The Office of Minority Health promotes health and wellness in Maine’s racial and ethnic minority communities.

4. State Nursing Board:

The Maine State Board of Nursing licenses registered professional nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses. The Board also grants approval to nurses in advanced practice (nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists and clinical specialists).

5. State Midwives Organization

Maine Association of American College of Nurse Midwives – Dedicated to ensuring access to safe, high quality, satisfying midwifery and women