Understand the jargon associated with health insurance and the new Affordable Care Act.
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Health and lifestyle stories from the Portland Press Herald.
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HEALTH REFORM STORIES: Smokers might not get insurance until they quit
Smokers like 40-year-old Eric Jones are eligible for cheaper health insurance under the Affordable Care Act — but only if they quit cigarettes.
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Anthem: Network will bring savings to Mainers
Maine’s largest insurer answers questions from officials about moving individuals to new plans.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Anthem’s Maine network plan draws scores of critics
At a central Maine hearing, state officials are told the insurance setup with Maine Med will cause financial and physical hardship.
Posted inHealth, News
Maine tackles the rising cost of health care
The state, ranked fifth in per-capita health spending, is devising strategies for efficiencies when Obamacare arrives.
Posted inHealth, News
In Maine lab, chasing cancer breakthrough
Local scientists are excited about their promising research on eliminating breast tumors.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine health sites awarded $1.4 million for Obamacare
The grant funding is targeted at signing people up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inHealth
HEALTH REFORM STORIES: Low-income Mainers fall into Medicaid loophole
In Maine and other states that have opted out of Medicaid expansion, families whose earnings are just below the federal poverty level will receive little help from the new Affordable Care Act.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Legislature fails to override LePage Medicaid veto
It passes with a strong majority, but not enough to be veto-proof and expand health care to 60,000 more Mainers.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Access to dental care in Maine reaching a crisis point Copy
There are not enough appointments available for people whether they have MaineCare insurance, private insurance or are self-pay patients, according to the Maine Dental Association.