medicaid Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Supporters of voter-approved Medicaid expansion press LePage, lawmakers as deadline nears

The administration, however, shows no sign of changing its stance that it will take no action until the expansion ‘has been appropriately funded.’

by Sam Zager Special to the Press Herald March 27, 2018March 26, 2018

It would support families, save lives, improve health, create jobs – and to cap it all off, it’s a huge bargain.

by erin herbig and ellie espling Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2018March 1, 2018

To see their quality of life threatened hurts not only our communities but also the very success of our state.

by The Editorial Board February 18, 2018February 17, 2018

Gov. LePage may want a big fight with the Legislature, but the battle is already over.

There is a genuine urgency that reimbursement rates for psychiatric medication management be increased.

by The Editorial Board February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

Denying people health care won’t help them join the workforce, but getting them healthy certainly will.

by The Editorial Board January 1, 2018December 31, 2017

Something besides the calendar needs to change if this is really going to be a new year.

With 5 leaving their parties in 2017, the group could hold more sway on key issues such as Medicaid expansion and recreational marijuana.

by Steve Butterfield Special to the Press Herald December 22, 2017December 22, 2017

Thousands will lose their coverage, premiums will jump for many others and ACA fixes won’t help much.

by Bethany Picker Special to the Press Herald December 15, 2017December 15, 2017

Congress is poised to repeal an ACA provision forcing major cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.