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Published
June 14, 2019

Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion

The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.
Published
May 21, 2019

Commentary: Maine hospitals can’t set prices for two-thirds of patients

The government determines the fees for those who are on Medicaid or Medicare or are uninsured.
Published
May 14, 2019

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.
Published
May 3, 2019

Commentary: Help Maine’s hometown hospitals

By passing L.D. 1350, the Legislature can stop imposing unnecessary financial hardship on vital rural facilities.
Published
April 17, 2019

Maine gets federal support to help homeless

Maine agencies will receive help for the homeless and those with mental health and substance use disorders.

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Published
April 9, 2019

Committee advances bill to require MaineCare coverage for abortion services

But the party-line vote on the bill, which also would require private insurers to cover abortion costs, will likely spark a fierce debate on the House and Senate floor.
Published
March 27, 2019

Maine values mean that MaineCare needs to cover abortion care

Access to the full range of reproductive health options is vital to a woman's ability to decide her own future.
Published
March 1, 2019

Medicare hits 4 Maine hospitals with penalties for quality of care

In addition, 4 Maine hospitals were penalized by the federal agency for having too many readmissions.
Published
February 7, 2019

Republican lawmaker’s bill calls for Medicaid money for spouses giving in-home care

Rep. Patrick Corey's bill would make Maine the 13th state to allow spouses who care for their disabled partners to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement, at an estimated cost to the state of $2 million a year.
Published
January 28, 2019

Mills administration names new director of MaineCare services

Michelle Probert, who oversees health and wellness programs at Bath Iron Works, was a manager in the MaineCare program during the first term of former Gov. Paul Lepage.