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Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Senate enacts Sanborn bill to prevent insurance companies from double-billing patients for prescription drugs

Posted: April 27, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland. The bill, LD 1783, “An Act To Require Health...

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...

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

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

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in support of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to maintain Maine’s health insurance...

Sen. Libby introduces bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers

Sen. Libby introduces bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: February 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced LD 37, “An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Retired County and Municipal Law...

Jackson named to Fish River Rural Health board

Jackson named to Fish River Rural Health board

Posted: June 25, 2018

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson, of Allagash, has been appointed to Fish River Rural Health (FRRH) Board of Directors. FRRH is a...

Senate overrides veto of Chenette bill to expand healthcare options

Senate overrides veto of Chenette bill to expand healthcare options

Posted: March 21, 2018

AUGUSTA--The Maine Senate voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. LePage’s veto of legislation from Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to extend insurance...

Sen. Breen decries Maine insurer for ditching abortion coverage

Sen. Breen decries Maine insurer for ditching abortion coverage

Posted: October 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, is decrying a decision by Community Health Options to stop covering elective abortions, starting next year....

SENATE APPROVES MEASURE TO STUDY OPTIONS FOR SINGLE-PAYOR HEALTH CARE

Posted: April 02, 2014

AUGUSTA – In a 20-14 vote, the Senate gave initial approval to a measure to study options for single-payor health care in Maine. “Every morning,...

DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON VETO

Posted: May 24, 2013

AUGUSTA -- Top Democratic leaders today issued the following statement on Governor Paul LePage’s veto ofcomprehensive measure to make the final...

SENATOR GRATWICK SPONSORS BILL TO PREVENT HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST RURAL MAINERS

Posted: April 04, 2013

Bill would ensure rural Mainers are not charged higher rates   AUGUSTA- Senator Geoff Gratwick (D-Bangor) is sponsoring a bill that would not allow...