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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to assist Mainers with health insurance

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to assist Mainers with health insurance

Posted: May 01, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 1, 2025, The Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services voted unanimously in...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support non-transporting EMS services and community paramedicine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support non-transporting EMS services and community paramedicine

Posted: April 22, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 22, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, presented legislation to strengthen Maine’s emergency medical service (EMS) system...

Sen. Tepler introduces bill to better understand consumer’s health insurance experience

Sen. Tepler introduces bill to better understand consumer’s health insurance experience

Posted: April 08, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 8, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, introduced a bill to require health insurance carriers to provide data on why some...

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Senator Chipman bill to improve transparency in health insurance ads

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Senator Chipman bill to improve transparency in health insurance ads

Posted: June 08, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland. LD 1271, “An Act to Require a...

<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for PFAS blood testing</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for PFAS blood testing

Posted: March 28, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to require private health insurance companies to cover the cost of...

<strong>Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk</strong>

Sen. Brenner introduces legislation to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Posted: March 24, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to expand health care coverage by requiring private insurance carriers...

Sen. Bailey appointed to Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and Judiciary Committees

Sen. Bailey appointed to Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services and Judiciary Committees

Posted: December 28, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, has been appointed to serve on the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial...

Sen. Claxton introduces bills to lower prescription medication costs, expand access for rural communities

Sen. Claxton introduces bills to lower prescription medication costs, expand access for rural communities

Posted: February 16, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced two new bills that would lower prescription medication costs for Mainers and expand...

Sen. Sanborn introduces bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Sen. Sanborn introduces bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, introduced a bill that would prohibit insurers from implementing “copay accumulator...

Sen. Maxmin testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Sen. Maxmin testifies in support of Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package

Posted: April 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, testified in favor of the Making Health Care Work for Maine bill package at a public hearing...