DOVER, N.H. — Bree Messier has found everything she needs for her children through Maine’s health care program. The Berwick, Maine, resident moved from Somersworth in 2006 and says she remains in Maine for the health care coverage, with all three of her children currently on MaineCare. Messier has a 13-year-old son, Brandyn, a 10-year-old […]
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Symposium to focus on managing major changes in health care
STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College will offer its fourth annual health care symposium, called “Health Care in the 21st Century: New Challenges, New Opportunities” on July 25-29 at its Sebago Lake campus. Health care experts from across the country will discuss timely issues facing health care professionals at all levels, including administrators, managers and clinicians. […]
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Few Mainers buying new health insurance plan that covers pre-existing conditions
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Barely a dozen Mainers have signed up for an insurance plan that covers pre-existing conditions, which has been available in the state for nearly a year. The Portland Press Herald says only 14 people have subscribed to the plan, which was created by the national Affordable Care Act and is administered […]
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Correction: Ryan a Congressman
In an editorial published Thursday, June 9, on Page A8, U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s title was incorrect. It was a reporting error.
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Let’s cut cost of health care, not just benefits
Medicare is unsustainable. That’s not politics, it’s math. Given the current level of benefits and projected increases in the cost of medical care, the program eats up more and more of the federal budget. In 1965, when Medicare was adopted, it was 2.6 percent of federal spending. In just five years, it will be more […]
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Maine Senate rejects cell phone warning bill
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate has rejected a bill calling for cell phone safety notifications, leaving its prospects for passage in doubt. Senators voted 20-13 on Thursday to reject the bill, which comes up a year after Maine lawmakers rejected a different bill requiring warnings about cellular phone use, and days after the […]
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House votes to sustain Maine governor’s 1st veto
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine House has voted to let Gov. Paul LePage’s first veto stand. Representatives voted Thursday to sustain a bill that would have prevented insurance companies from including clauses in their contracts with health care providers requiring the providers to give the insurers the lowest rates providers negotiate with any carrier. […]
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Maine lawmakers reject new study
AUGUSTA — The Senate on Thursday killed a bill that would have authorized a study into whether government-run health care is feasible in the state, with opponents cautioning against any move toward a new system just days after significant insurance changes were already enacted. The Senate vote was 19-16 on the bill, which updates past […]
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GOP dodges fallout from late-night quarrel over insurance bill
AUGUSTA — Hours after abandoning a late-night push to enact a controversial health insurance bill, Republican lawmakers Friday weathered criticism that their decision to exert majority power could impede passage of the state budget. Democrats have blasted the GOP for fast-tracking the proposal to overhaul the state’s insurance laws, calling the majority party’s quest for […]
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House chairman gives resignation after health insurance fracas
AUGUSTA, Maine — State lawmakers were assessing the political damage Friday from a late-night blowup over health insurance reform that prompted the Republican chairman of the powerful budget-writing committee to submit his resignation and has left Democrats fuming. Rep. Patrick Flood, R-Winthrop, submitted a letter of resignation to House Speaker Robert Nutting hours after a […]