
Maine’s New Direct Care Wage Mandate: Is Your Agency Ready for the 125% Minimum Wage Shift?
As of January 1, 2026, the landscape for home care in the Pine Tree State has reached a critical juncture. Maine’s state minimum wage has officially increased to $15.10 per hour, triggered by the annual cost-of-living adjustment. For the broader business community, this is a standard update; however, for Home







