Supporters say new compromises may draw enough Republican votes to override a veto by Gov. LePage.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats slam Maine Medicaid report during hearing
They dispute poverty estimates and other elements, and grill the controversial Pennsylvania consultant who wrote it.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Health sign-ups jump by 12,000 in Maine
Overall enrollments so far show solid demand, but 43% are 55 or older. Officials expect more youth interest by March 31.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Both sides seize on MaineCare report’s numbers
Those who support a MediCaid expansion say the numbers can be used to back their view and that the document builds in dubious assumptions.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Some Mainers buy coverage, still lack insurance cards
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it’s beefed up its call centers to handle the increasing volume of calls.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers join rush to buy health coverage
It was crunch time in December as the first sign-up deadline neared. Those who lost power in the ice storm may get more time.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill to replace troubled MaineCare rides system faces uphill fight
The plan to put local groups back in charge would need Republican support to survive a possible LePage veto.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine DHHS denies bid to make marijuana legal for Tourette’s
Advocates say they will keep trying for approval after an Ellsworth man’s request to make the syndrome a qualifying condition is rejected with no explanation.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Will Mainers fly to co-op for health insurance?
That’s the question, as the fledgling nonprofit takes on a mountain of debt to be only the second provider in our marketplace.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth increasing spending on software system that was involved with billing glitches
MaineHealth will spend an extra $55 million, mostly for training staff, on a system that has led to costly errors.