Bills passed this year have addressed issues such as equal pay, automatic voter registration, state-tribal ties, food insecurity and ending conversion therapy.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: We need primary mental health care providers to end stigma, prevent crises
Our current system focuses on identifying existing illnesses. A better system would include regular psychological checkups and preventive care.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Workers hurt by health care cost shifts
As the government, hospitals and insurance companies pass on costs, employees get stuck with the bill.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Gov. Mills: Two years after voters backed Medicaid expansion, we’re on our way to a healthier Maine
With crucial coverage now in place, people are getting much-needed screenings and treatment.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Communicator stepping into the world of cancer patient advocacy
I’m in a unique position to help other people with colorectal cancer, one of the most deadly yet least discussed cancers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Health care, education likely to dominate legislative debates at State House
Democrats, who control both chambers of the Legislature, tout the lineup of bills accepted for consideration.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Rep. Carney: Lack of affordable health care for Maine kids is a problem we can fix
Expanding Children’s Health Insurance Program eligibility will make kids healthier and ease the financial burden on their families.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
State launches campaign to get more Mainers covered by health insurance
The CoverME campaign includes a website and advertising campaign designed to promote both MaineCare expansion and the upcoming open enrollment period for private plans under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: A public option is not enough – Maine needs universal coverage
A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine regulators finalize reduced rates for Affordable Care Act coverage in 2020
Two of Maine’s three Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance providers will lower their average rates for individual plans, while the other will increase its average rates by less than 1 percent.