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Category: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services

Gov. Mills signs into law Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Posted: June 22, 2021

AUGUSTA – On June 17, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 1115, “An Act to Improve Access...

Senate gives strong bipartisan support to Sanborn bill to increase access to HIV prevention medication

Posted: June 10, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was passed by the Maine Senate. LD 1115, “An Act to Improve Access to HIV...

Senate enacts Sen. Brenner bill to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 631, “An Act To Provide Funding for...

Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for certified midwife services signed into law

Posted: June 01, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 25, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 600, “An Act To...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: May 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise...

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to help Mainers in need access medications at affordable costs

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 20, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced a bill that would create a medication donation and re-dispensing program in...

Committee gives strong bipartisan support to Sen. Vitelli bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Posted: May 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: May 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would increase protections for borrowers of private student loans...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to help more working Mainers save for retirement

Posted: May 13, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help more Maine workers save for retirement. LD 1622, “An Act To...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to expand postpartum health insurance coverage

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill to provide health insurance coverage and align insurance policies...