While Republicans are optimistic that the state would gain flexibility, Democrats believe the law, which has yet to reach the Senate, may drive up costs for older, more rural residents.
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Poliquin’s son part of pre-existing condition debate
The congressman’s adult son has asthma, a condition that could be subject to significant insurance premium increases under the House health care bill.
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Republicans set do-or-die vote today to deliver on vow to repeal Obamacare
House leaders and administration officials, who have set the vote for early this afternoon, are confident they have just enough votes to pass the measure.
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Mental health advocates ask lawmakers to reverse changes in state services
The advocates say it’s harder to get MaineCare treatment and support services for mental illness because of revisions the Department of Health and Human Services made in 2016.
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FDA OKs immune-boosting drug to treat advanced bladder cancer
It was developed by British drugmaker AstraZeneca.
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LePage administration program inspires key component of ACA replacement plan
Supporters say it was working well before being superseded, but critics say it wasn’t in effect long enough to assess.
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House health-care goal: Pass something and let the Senate deal with it
Passing a bill would provide representatives with political cover, even if it has almost no chance of approval in the Senate.
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Maine doctors softening stance on physician-assisted suicide
Although a bill to allow the practice appears headed for failure, physicians say it’s an idea whose time could come soon.
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In battle against meth labs, Maine may require a prescription for certain cold medications
Consumers would need a doctor’s approval to buy remedies containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine under a bill pending in the Legislature.