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Maine Legislators advocate for protecting federal MaineCare funding, safeguarding healthcare access

Maine Legislators advocate for protecting federal MaineCare funding, safeguarding healthcare access

Posted: May 06, 2025

AUGUSTA – In response to potential federal cuts to Medicaid that would rip away access to healthcare for Mainers through MaineCare, Maine...

Sanborn introduces bill to create MaineCare rate review process

Sanborn introduces bill to create MaineCare rate review process

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has introduced a bill to establish a process for reviewing reimbursement rates in the MaineCare system....

New laws enacted by Senate Democrats take effect today

New laws enacted by Senate Democrats take effect today

Posted: November 01, 2017

Leaders laud new environmental and consumer protections, public health infrastructure AUGUSTA — New laws championed by Senate Democrats take...

HOUSE AND SENATE OVERRIDE VETO OF MEASURE ADDRESSING CHALLENGES FOR MAINECARE CHILDREN

HOUSE AND SENATE OVERRIDE VETO OF MEASURE ADDRESSING CHALLENGES FOR MAINECARE CHILDREN

Posted: June 19, 2015

AUGUSTA - In a final step to override Gov. LePage’s veto of a measure to develop a comprehensive strategy addressing inequities with quality of and...

STATE SENATOR CHRIS JOHNSON TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING IN DAMARISCOTTA

Posted: February 20, 2014

The forum will provide citizens the opportunity to share concerns and ask questions about issues before the Legislature  AUGUSTA— Democratic State...

Portland Press Herald: MaineCare application asks personal questions, such as where a child was conceived

Posted: February 19, 2014

By Joe Lawlor Read more here DHHS says questions on the form have a purpose and are not meant to intrude, but others object. Single parents...

Press Herald: MaineCare contractors must follow strict rules

Posted: August 12, 2013

By Joe Lawlor Read more here The new contractors that arrange non-emergency rides for MaineCare recipients must meet a stringent performance...