Community Health Options says the shift by the Trump administration is partly to blame for the nearly 20 percent increase it’s seeking for certain premiums.
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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 seeks 40% rate increase for Affordable Care Act plans in Maine
The company, one of three Affordable Care Act insurers in the state, cites higher costs and market instability.
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Maine regulators approve FairPoint merger with Consolidated
The approval requires Consolidated to invest $52.2 million in Maine network improvements from 2018 through 2020.
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Maine chooses Anthem to administer health insurance plan for state employees, dependents
Anthem beat current administrator Aetna and Harvard Pilgrim for the $5.5 million annual contract that has an initial three-year term.
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Maine developers seek ways to calm the neighbors about new projects
With growth often slowed by opposition, some of it NIMBYism, builders hope to head off resistance before it starts.
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Maine home sales down almost 14 percent in April compared to previous year
The lack of homes also hurts sellers, who fear listing property without finding another one soon.
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Portland tech startup Forager receives $70K of funding from CEI
The company offers procurement software for local food producers and sellers.
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Maine’s mortgage lending industry in midst of big changes
As mega-banks leave the market, community banks and mortgage companies are filling the void with new products, innovations.
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With post-recession climb, Maine real estate economy reaches 11-year high
The index compares real estate activity against its previous peak in the first quarter of 2006.
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Sappi restructures business units to boost profits
The paper producer, which employs 1,300 workers in Maine, said the change won’t affect staffing.