Officials allow the state to revive its reinsurance program to help individuals and reduce risk for insurers.
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Senate panel advances Collins’ bill to ban practice that raises consumer drug costs
The proposal would prohibit contract ‘gag clauses’ that prevent pharmacists from revealing when it’s cheaper to pay out-of-pocket than through health insurance plans.
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Public gets a chance to weigh in on insurers’ ACA rate requests for 2019
Two meetings, in Bangor and Portland, will allow residents to ask questions and comment on proposed increases of up to 13.8%.
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Maine industry leaders embrace new health insurance options for business groups
Critics say changes announced Tuesday by the Trump administration will hurt the Affordable Care Act market and promote shoddy plans.
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Rate hikes sought by Maine’s ACA insurers come in lower than expected for 2019
The proposed increases for individual health plans average just over 9 percent, and they will be reduced further if a state-run reinsurance program is revived.
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Maine Voices: Let’s hear positions on health care from a wide range of candidates
Our nonprofit group tried surveying some and got a 44 percent response on the top issue for voters in the state.
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Community Health Options, Harvard Pilgrim plan to offer 2019 ACA coverage in Maine
They remain the only health insurance companies offering ACA-compliant insurance to Mainers.
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FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics
Regulators say some drugmakers use ‘gaming tactics’ to block cheaper copycat versions.
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Rep. Poliquin co-sponsors bill to cut $7 billion from federal Child Health Insurance Program
The Republican, who represents the 2nd District, cites a report that says the cuts save money and would not affect enrollment, but critics say it sends a misguided message about the government’s priorities.
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Maine Voices: Wondering why that pill costs $1,000? Proposal would give you access to details
As it now stands in Maine, drug makers are under no obligation to reveal their own production costs.