Consumers and competition would suffer if Anthem takes over Cigna and Aetna absorbs Humana, antitrust regulators say.
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Young Mainers show most dislike for Affordable Care Act in new poll
The poll also reveals that residents are evenly divided in their opinions of the health care law, but more are in favor than the national average.
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Maine-based health insurance co-op losses less than expected
Community Health Options, a nonprofit established as part of the Affordable Care Act, issues a first-quarter report that shows it took $8.4 million from reserves to cover losses, nearly 13 percent less than it anticipated.
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Aetna enters Affordable Care Act health care marketplace
The insurer already offered individual plans in Maine previously, but not as part of the federal health exchanges.
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Aetna to offer individual plans in Maine’s ACA marketplace
Aetna will join Community Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in offering individual plans in the new year.
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Supreme Court sends Obamacare birth control case back to lower courts
The justices sidestep a major ruling and say there is a possibility for compromise.
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Judge sides with House Republicans against health care law spending
U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer issues an order to stop reimbursements, but says it will not take effect pending an appeal.
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Maine insurers request double-digit increases for government health plans
The proposed rate hikes range from 14 percent to 22 percent, but most patients will see little or no increase in their 2017 premiums because of federal subsidies.
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Significant premium increases expected under Affordable Care Act
Maine’s largest provider faced higher claims last year, and says rates will rise in 2017.
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Maine House passes Medicaid expansion, but not by veto-proof margin
This is the sixth time that a proposed expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act appears headed for a veto by the governor.