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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
Lawmakers want to put $8.5 million toward addressing ‘crisis’ in Maine home-care industry
The proposal comes weeks after a large home-care provider for elderly and disabled people announced it will close in April, in part because of low reimbursement rates for workers.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
Commission calls for pay hike for workers who provide home care for senior citizens
How much the increase to 125% of the state's minimum wage would cost the state is not yet clear.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2019
Our View: Work requirement no way to fight hunger
Maine's experience fighting hunger shows that employment alone is not enough.
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2019
Commission begins studying shortage of long-term care workers in Maine
A bill passed by the Legislature created the 15-member panel to explore how to solve workforce shortages and other worker-related issues in an industry where demand continues to grow.
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PublishedMay 30, 2019
Our View: Crisis coming on elder care finance
The current generation of retirees can't get by on their retirement benefits, and the generations behind them are in worse shape.
