Health - Portland Press Herald

Republican health plan would leave nearly 117,000 fewer Mainers insured, report says

The estimate by a left-leaning think tank is based on an analysis of the CBO report on the impact of the House-passed ACA replacement plan.

by MARILYNN MARCHIONE Associated Press May 24, 2017May 24, 2017

Side effects during the study included vomiting, fatigue and sleep problems, but researchers say the overall results are promising.

by ALAN FRAM and RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press May 24, 2017May 25, 2017

The assessment by the Congressional Budget Office also says premiums could become unaffordable for people with pre-existing conditions.

by Laurie McGinley The Washington Post May 23, 2017May 23, 2017

Researchers conclude that no level of alcohol is completely safe, but exercise appears to reduce rates significantly.

The seller of ACA individual insurance was $3.7 million in the black for the first quarter after two years of big losses.

by David Weigel The Washington Post May 20, 2017May 20, 2017

He wants to end subsidies for people who buy health insurance on the state and federal exchanges.

While a 13-man committee is drafting a bill, Collins says she is continuing to work with others on a centrist proposal.

by LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press May 17, 2017

The FDA and CDC say some children under age 6 and pregnant and nursing women may need retesting.

The state seeks a federal waiver to charge premiums and require jobs or volunteerism for able-bodied program beneficiaries.

by KYLE POTTER Associated Press May 15, 2017May 16, 2017

The two licensed companies downplay their losses, but very tight state rules probably don’t help.