When ‘the lucky ones’ pay more each year for insurance that covers less, something’s got to give.
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FDA unveils sweeping effort to reduce vaping and smoking by minors
The agency targets e-cigarettes, flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
Question 1 proposal for tax-funded home care headed for defeat
More than 60 percent of counted votes were against the home care referendum, with 72 percent of precincts reporting.
Health care, Trump are core issues for voters in poll
Immigration is also a driving factor as Americans submit their ballots.
Free dental care day seen as ‘a warning sign’ that Maine isn’t meeting need for coverage
Once a year, hundreds get free care, but the gesture shines a light on Maine’s status as a state without an adult Medicaid dental benefit.
Supporters of ‘assisted dying’ work to get referendum before Maine voters in 2019
Lawmakers have wrestled with the question in the last two sessions of the Legislature, but the decision could be made on statewide ballots.
MaineHealth completes hospital consolidation
The initiative will help preserve access to health care in rural areas, officials say.
Advocates stump for passage of Maine bond to reduce shortage of nurses
Question 4, the $49 million education bond on the November ballot, includes $12 million for nursing programs and training facilities.
Desperate & duped? GoFundMe means big bucks for dubious care
GoFundMe says campaigns for medical care are increasing and are among the most numerous on its site.
What you need to know about the 5 questions on the Nov. 6 Maine ballot
Question 1 would increase taxes to pay for home health care workers; the others are bond issues.