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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...

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Sanborn bill to increase the value of dental insurance gets unanimous support in Senate

Sanborn bill to increase the value of dental insurance gets unanimous support in Senate

Posted: March 24, 2022

Sen. Sanborn has dedicated the bill in memory of the late Dr. Jonathan Shenkin, D.D.S. AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn,...

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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...

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Sanborn bill to ensure Mainers can continue accessing telehealth services signed into law

Sanborn bill to ensure Mainers can continue accessing telehealth services signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 21, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 791, “An Act Regarding...

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

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...

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Sen. Sanborn bill to help Maine reach its energy efficiency goals signed into law

Sen. Sanborn bill to help Maine reach its energy efficiency goals signed into law

Posted: June 14, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, June 10, a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill, LD 340, “An Act...

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Sanborn lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting reproductive rights

Sanborn lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting reproductive rights

Posted: June 29, 2020

AUGUSTA — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday, June 29 striking down needless restrictions and protecting reproductive rights. Sen....

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Sen. Sanborn bill to help those trying to prevent the spread of HIV receives unanimous, bipartisan support in Senate

Sen. Sanborn bill to help those trying to prevent the spread of HIV receives unanimous, bipartisan support in Senate

Posted: February 26, 2020

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday gave bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, that would prevent insurance...

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Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Posted: June 26, 2019

Legislation makes prescription medication more affordable and more accessible while holding pharmaceutical companies and corporate middlemen...

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Comprehensive prescription drug reform package heads to governor’s desk

Comprehensive prescription drug reform package heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 18, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate sent the final component of a comprehensive prescription drug reform package to the governor’s desk in a unanimous vote...

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