Health care

Published
September 25, 2013

Obamacare costlier for Maine than most of U.S.

But premiums in the new marketplace will still be cheaper than comparable plans previously offered here, experts say.
Published
September 24, 2013

Employers working through health care confusion

Step 1: By Oct. 1, all employers must notify their employees either about their company's insurance plan or about the new marketplaces that are opening to the uninsured.
Published
September 22, 2013

Uninsured care about new health plans, not penalty

People in need of health insurance worry more about the costs of the options starting Oct. 1 than the government mandate to sign up.
Published
September 20, 2013

House Republicans vote to wipe out Obamacare

The bill has little chance of passing the Senate, but if neither side budges, it could lead to a government shutdown and America defaulting on its payments.
Published
September 18, 2013

Health care a challenge for elderly with HIV

As people with the disease age, the need for services gains urgency in older and more rural states like Maine.
Published
September 16, 2013

LePage: Study backs no broader Medicaid

However, two health care experts say the same study makes the case for expanding the program.
Published
September 15, 2013

Mainers can get help navigating Obamacare

Federally funded workers will fan out to explain options in the insurance marketplace being created by the Affordable Care Act.
Published
September 13, 2013

HEALTH REFORM STORIES: New responsibilities for small businesses

Small businesses that grow beyond a threshold of 50 full-time employees will face mandates to provide health coverage for their workers starting in 2015.
Published
September 13, 2013

HEALTH REFORM STORIES: Middle class families wary of higher premiums

The new Affordable Care Act health exchanges won't offer any bargains for higher-income families, who fear that their current health insurance policies may get more expensive under the new law's requirements.
Published
September 12, 2013

HEALTH REFORM STORIES: For the young and self-employed, higher rates are likely

Many young freelancers have traditionally saved money by skimping on health insurance and taking their chances. But under the mandates of the new Affordable Care Act, that's less likely to be a money-saving option.

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