The Department of Health and Human Services released a new proposal with less aggressive increases than were initially proposed, and will give residential care facilities 2 years to phase in the changes.
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Speaker of Maine House unveils bill to ease health care workforce shortage
Under the legislation, employers could pay front-line direct care workers up to 140% of the state minimum wage, or $20.51 an hour.
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Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military
The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.
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Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care
The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
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MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle
A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a ‘fundamental unfairness.’
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Maine health advocates’ 2025 priorities include higher tobacco tax, AI protections
Groups also hope to see legislation addressing the health care worker shortage and medical cannabis.
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Maine businesses say H-1B visas are critical to filling labor gaps
Trump allies are split over the program that brings skilled foreign workers to labs, hospitals, universities and tech companies in Maine.
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Report shows growing need in residential care facilities
Researchers found 54% of Mainers in residential care had been diagnosed with dementia, compared to 51% in nursing homes.
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Harvard Pilgrim will continue covering HIV drugs, following state investigation
The reversal comes after a state investigation and charges by advocacy groups that proposed policy changes would violate the Affordable Care Act.
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Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities
The federal agency sued the state in September, saying Maine was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.