The state rules the ACA insurer’s push to make some of its policies more competitive missed the deadline, so now it hopes Anthem’s cheaper ‘silver’ plans are rejected.
J. Craig Anderson
J. Craig Anderson is a seasoned business reporter who covers a wide range of topics including banking, finance, real estate, technology and entrepreneurism. Originally from Arizona, Craig graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona journalism school and has gone on to report for a variety of business and consumer publications such as the Business Journal of Phoenix, the Las Vegas Sun and the Arizona Republic. His work has earned him national recognition including Sigma Delta Chi and APA Journalism awards. Craig also served in the Army for four years, working as an intelligence analyst and Arabic linguist for the National Security Agency in Maryland. He currently lives in Freeport.
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Harvard Pilgrim reduces Maine rate-hike request for 2018
The insurer says it can lower the increase to 29.2% from 39.7% on individual ACA plans, but that’s still well above the requests of its two competitors in the state.
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Community Health Options requests last-minute change to 2018 insurance plans
A low-cost plan proposed by Anthem has the co-op concerned about staying competitive in the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplace.
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Howland man, 50, dies in Lincoln motorcycle crash
Jeffrey Ludden’s vehicle skidded and struck a sedan, according to police.
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Inmate dies at Maine State Prison
Charles L. Pettigrow was serving a sentence for two counts of theft and eluding an officer, the Department of Corrections says.
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Unpiloted boat circles for hours after fishing mishap off Biddeford
The craft’s two occupants were thrown into the water after turning hard to avoid a buoy, the Coast Guard says.
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Portland’s Vets First Choice receives $223 million investment
The Portland-based veterinary health tech firm says it will use the funds to expand globally and add services.
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Anthem defends request for 21% rate hike for Affordable Care Act plans
A shrinking pool of healthy policyholders and political turmoil add up to increased risk, the health insurer tells a state panel.
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Portland technology firm BlueTarp quietly taking off as growing business
The business-to-business credit service provider has signed major clients and intends to hire 55 more people this year.
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Housing market frenzy frustrates potential buyers in Maine
Low inventory and increased buyer demand in southern Maine has made the process of buying a home more painful than ever.