Nearly 1,800 had lined up health coverage online by Nov. 30 as fixes to the federal website kicked in.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Troubled MaineCare rides broker may want more funds
A document signaling that a request is in the works angers legislators already out of patience over the contractor’s service problems.
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Taxis taking more calls for troubled MaineCare rides broker
Details emerge about the plan to improve service, but questions remain and a state evaluation is ongoing.
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LePage slams U.S. for missed referrals of MaineCare cases
But Democrats say many of the problems are of the governor’s own making.
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Democrat says Maine DHHS stalling on rides broker
Despite pressure to reduce missed pickups or drop the company, Commissioner Mayhew says the decision will not be rushed.
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State deciding fate of troubled MaineCare rides broker
As DHHS reviews data from the troubled broker, a nonprofit group is set to deliver 400 petitions demanding fixes to the deficient system.
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Charlie’s brief stay on Earth made a lasting impression
A Maine baby born with cancer dies after 17 days but inspires others.
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Michaud slams governor over MaineCare rides program
The response to service chaos has been weak, says the congressman. A LePage aide fires back: Go fix Obamacare problems.
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Health care website may be starting to work, Maine sources say
Only 271 Mainers were able to enroll in insurance plans online through the first month, but the federal government has promised improvements.
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Controversial MaineCare audits to also target hospitals
Health care providers may face heavy fines for small errors like the $800,000 in fines levied on dentists.