Research indicates the increases didn’t slow their income growth or the economy, findings that are relevant to the presidential campaign.
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Out-of-network costs to soar for members of Maine health insurance co-op
Deductibles will rise as much as 472 percent next year as Community Health Options pressures members to use cheaper in-network services.
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Key health insurer in Maine drops elective abortion coverage
Community Health Options, a major provider under the Affordable Care Act, says it has to cut costs in 2017, but losing that benefit could hurt some women who can’t afford to pay.
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Trump assails spiking ‘Obamacare’ costs
He says ‘Obamacare is just blowing up’ as sharp cost increases are projected.
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Average increase of 25 percent projected for insurance under Affordable Care Act
The spike applies to the 38 states that rely on the federal marketplace, including Maine.
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ACA enrollment will rise by 1 million next year, Obama administration projects
Such optimism contrasts with estimates by some outside analysts, who have suggested that enrollment growth will slow or even reverse in 2017 because some insurers are withdrawing and ACA prices care soaring in many parts of the country.
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Heating costs likely to rise moderately this winter in Maine
Prices will be higher and it’s expected to be colder than last year’s mild season, but there appear to be ample supplies of all fuel types.
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Health insurance costs are surging in Maine
The combination of the Affordable Care Act and Maine’s older population will push coverage rates to unprecedented highs.
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Millions flowing into Maine to influence referendum results in November
Much of the $9.5 million came from out of state, and groups tied to the background check question took in the most.
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Britain to start EU exit process by March, prime minister pledges
Therese May says the public and businesses want to know the timetable, and she plans to avoid delays.