health insurance
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PublishedMay 15, 2018
Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government's priorities.
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PublishedMay 1, 2018
Trump’s former health secretary says Republican tax law will raise insurance premiums
Tom Price said the new tax law repealed the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate, and would drive insurance costs higher.
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PublishedApril 29, 2018
Another View: Columnist, editor fail to grasp purpose of Hyde Amendment
It is meant not to prevent abortion or abortion coverage but to keep taxpayers from having to pick up the tab.
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PublishedApril 20, 2018
Letter to the editor: Heather Sanborn endorsed for Maine Senate seat
Primary day is less than two months away, and I urge Portland and Westbrook Democrats to vote for state Rep. Heather Sanborn for the District 28 Maine Senate seat. I have observed Rep. Sanborn’s exceptional leadership as the co-chair of the Maine Healthcare Task Force. This bipartisan group was established by the Legislature last year […]
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PublishedApril 19, 2018
Maine Voices: Wondering why that pill costs $1,000? Proposal would give you access to details
As it now stands in Maine, drug makers are under no obligation to reveal their own production costs.
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PublishedApril 6, 2018
Commentary: How the Hyde Amendment preventing abortion coverage hurt my family
It should not be a politician's place to decide when, how or why a woman gets an abortion, says a Mainer who lost a much-wanted pregnancy.
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PublishedApril 1, 2018
Maine Voices: Opioids aren’t our only drug problem
Mainers also are dying from overdosing on meth, cocaine, benzodiazepines and alcohol – usually in combinations.
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PublishedApril 1, 2018
Soaring premiums send thousands in Maine over a health care cliff
Insurance costs have grown by as much as 110 percent for those who earn too much to receive Affordable Care Act subsidies.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2018
Maine Voices: Public health challenges going unanswered by a remiss state
So let's lean on our leaders to act on water testing, Medicaid expansion and the nurse shortage.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2018
Sen. Collins now says tax reform vote wasn’t contingent on support for her bills to boost Affordable Care Act
Maine's Republican senator says she secured other important concessions in return for her vote, and the health law measures weren't the only issue involved in her decision.
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