Maine Certificate Authorizing Release of Benefit Information is a document that is issued by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to authorize the release of confidential information regarding benefits received by an individual. The certificate is used to allow the release of information to other entities, such as creditors or employers, for the purpose of verifying benefits or establishing eligibility. There are two types of Maine Certificate Authorizing Release of Benefit Information: the Authorization for Release of Information (APRI) and the Authorization for Release of Benefit Verification (ABV). The APRI allows the release of information regarding an individual's eligibility for benefits, such as Social Security, Medicare, or unemployment benefits, while the ABV allows the release of information regarding the amount of benefits received. Both types of certificates must be signed by the individual and provided to HHS.