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Democratic state lawmakers are sounding alarms about proposed federal cuts and work requirements for Medicaid- known in the state as MaineCare- which they say would be extremely detrimental to Mainers who rely on the program.
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But the fate of the measure remains unclear despite bipartisan support for filling the nearly $120 million shortfall in the state's Medicaid program.
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Nurses at Maine Medical Center and other supporters said they gathered outside the office of Sen. Susan Collins on Thursday to raise awareness about a proposal that could make deep cuts to Medicaid.
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Medicaid provides health coverage to nearly 25% of Mainers, according to federal data.
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Health care advocates say 417,000 Mainers will be affected if state GOP lawmakers stand in the way of emergency Medicaid funding.
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During a press call organized by the Harris-Walz campaign, elected Democrats said a Harris administration would expand abortion access while protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
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The bill would use Medicaid dollars to reimburse the homes with an increased per patient daily rate for services to residents. That would provide the homes with an additional estimated $3.4 million.
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With state revenues projected to be $528 million less than when the current budget was adopted, Finance Commissioner Kirsten Figueroa is proposing a…
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Maine Hospitals and physicians are the latest to warn that they will need financial help because of losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals are…
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Supporters of a bill that would add an adult dental care benefit to the state's Medicaid program delivered more than 1500 postcards today to Democratic…