Though many who have enrolled so far are young adults, a new report projects that older, rural Mainers with chronic health problems will eventually account for most of the Medicaid expansion population.
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Effort to increase Medicaid patients’ access to opioid treatment is threatened
A provision in federal law designed to control costs – called the upper payment limit – is creating an obstacle.
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Our View: Maine budget’s drama-free passage a good sign
Our system doesn’t require everyone to agree on everything, but it’s most effective when the parties work together.
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Gov. Mills says more than 6,000 Mainers have filed for Medicaid since July
Her administration is working to provide coverage to applicants under the newly expanded program, with DHHS processing claims and fielding 2,000 calls daily.
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Mills’ ‘Executive Order 1’ makes 70,000 more Mainers eligible for health insurance
The Democrat had vowed to expand Medicaid on ‘day one’ of her administration, almost 14 months after voters approved it.
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Medication for opioid use disorder Maine’s 2nd-most-prescribed drug
A data set now required by law shows that only a common blood pressure drug topped Suboxone, revealing the depth of the state’s opioid crisis, although short-term scripts can skew the figures.
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Chamber, advocacy groups pair up to fight childhood poverty in Maine
Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.
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LePage requests stay of judge’s order to implement Medicaid expansion
The governor, who has consistently fought any growth in the Medicaid program, files the motion just five weeks before Gov.-elect Janet Mills is expected to implement expansion upon taking office.