A cyberattack discovered in April could affect 79,000 state residents with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care coverage. But there’s little information about the information at risk.
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Mainers’ data may be compromised in ransomware attack on health insurer
Point32Health said in a statement that a ‘cybersecurity ransomware incident’ affecting its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care program was detected April 17.
Maine’s ACA enrollment declines slightly, but more people have health coverage
The percentage of Mainers without health insurance dropped from 8% in 2019 to 5.7% in 2021, the latest year data was available.
Transgender student at University of Maine System alleges discrimination
The student has filed a complaint with the state after gender-affirming surgery was denied coverage under a UMS student health insurance policy.
More Mainers have health insurance, census finds
The uninsured rate declined from 8% to 5.7% from 2019-21 after Maine expanded Medicaid, and is now about half what it was a decade ago.
Health insurance premiums for Maine small businesses to decline slightly in 2023
The Mills administration credits a reform combining individual and small-market plans, but Republicans call the 0.8 percent decrease ‘a one-time, election-year minuscule savings.’
New insurer in Maine’s ACA marketplace to offer hybrid health insurance
Taro Health will offer direct primary care packaged with conventional health insurance in Cumberland County beginning in 2023, and says it could go statewide in a few years.
Our View: Byzantine medical billing calls for narrow policy focus
As we explore the possibility of a new system, we owe it to ourselves to clear up the one we’ve got.
How to protect yourself against unexpected medical bills, insurance denials
The system can be a nightmare to navigate. Here’s some advice on how to do it.
Central Maine Healthcare updates agreement with Aetna
Central Maine Healthcare officials said Monday the new agreement takes effect this month and applies to patients covered under an Aetna commercial plan.