health insurance

Published
September 10, 2022

Maine Voices: How to remove obstacles on our path to universal health care

Final approval or rejection of a state-based universal health care plan could be left to voters, rather than politicians.
Published
September 1, 2022

Health insurance premiums for Maine small businesses to decline slightly in 2023

The Mills administration credits a reform combining individual and small-market plans, but Republicans call the 0.8 percent decrease 'a one-time, election-year minuscule savings.'
Published
August 31, 2022

New insurer in Maine’s ACA marketplace to offer hybrid health insurance

Taro Health will offer direct primary care packaged with conventional health insurance in Cumberland County beginning in 2023, and says it could go statewide in a few years.
Published
August 23, 2022

Our View: Byzantine medical billing calls for narrow policy focus

As we explore the possibility of a new system, we owe it to ourselves to clear up the one we’ve got.
Published
August 21, 2022

How to protect yourself against unexpected medical bills, insurance denials

The system can be a nightmare to navigate. Here's some advice on how to do it.

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Published
August 21, 2022

Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless

'Facility fees' – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.
Published
August 10, 2022

Oasis Free Clinic expansion will add mental health services, double size

An $833,000 federal grant will help fund the Brunswick facility's expansion, which will fill a big need, the executive director says.
Published
August 4, 2022

Our View: The number of uninsured Americans is at an all-time low. Let’s keep it that way

If Congress doesn't act, then millions of Americans could lose health coverage at the end of the year.
Published
May 8, 2022

Another View: Price dispute shows need for Medicare for all

As Anthem and Maine Medical Center fight over millions, Mainers are spending too much for health care.
Published
May 2, 2022

South Portland medical practice leaving Anthem network over reimbursements

Fore River Urology says the change will go into effect Aug. 1 for those with commercial plans, Sept. 1 for those with Medicare Advantage.