Here is a checklist of important documents, information, and items that can help you in so many ways.

Keep the following documents with you in your wallet or purse.

□  Maine Care Card

□  Driver’s Permit or License

□  Photo Identification

Keep these personal documents in a safe place, such as a lockable drawer or cabinet at your house.  Do not keep these important documents in your wallet or purse!

□  Birth Certificate

□  Social Security Card

□  Family Tree

□  Life Book

□  Family medical history

□  Immunization/Shot Records

□  Address Book with contact information for important people (family,

friends, others).

□  Resume

□  Certificates, Awards, and Letters of reference

□  Portfolio

□  Educational Transcripts

□  Photos

Copy or scan these documents before you submit them.  Be sure to record the date when these applications are submitted.  Keep a copy in your safe place.

□  MaineCare application

□  FAFSA or scholarship application

□  College applications

Electronic records should be saved on a computer AND backed up on an external hard drive.

Remember to keep these documents in a safe place.