About Us

The Maine Legislature created DHA in 2003 as "an independent executive agency to arrange for the provision of comprehensive, affordable health care coverage to eligible small employers, including the self-employed, their employees and dependents, and individuals on a voluntary basis." The Legislature specified that DHA "is also responsible for monitoring and improving the quality of health care in this State." (see relevant statute here).

A Board of Trustees governs the Agency. The Current Board members are:

• John Brautigam
• Joseph Bruno, Chair
• Douglas Carr
• Deborah Hamblen-Wood
• Robert Harmon
• Gary Reed
• Wesley Richardson
• Ellen Shillinglaw
• Anne Head, Ex Officio (Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)
• Terry Hayes, Ex Officio (State Treasurer)

Current Agency Staff

• Karynlee Harrington, Executive Director
• Laurie Smith, Managing Staff Accountant

Call DHA at 207-287-9900, Fax 1-207-287-9922