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What Mainers need to know as the state opens up its own …

What Mainers need to know as the state opens up its own health insurance marketplace. The Mills administration has announced Maine will become the 16th state to run a state marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. Consumers can enroll in coverage through the CoverME.gov website starting Nov. 1, through Jan. 15.

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Enrollment in Maine's insurance marketplace begins next …

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Enrollment is open for ACA health plans. Here's what's to …

WEBIn most states, open enrollment lasts through Jan. 15, although some states have different time periods. California's, for example, is longer, open until Jan. 31, but …

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Feds to release $129 million for Maine hospitals and

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Here's how Maine is trying to tackle health disparities …

WEBMaine's new Office of Population Health Equity is led by Ian Yaffe, who spent years working on behalf of farm laborers and migrants who support Maine's agricultural …

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A new health insurer in Maine hopes its unique approach …

WEBA brand new insurance company on Maine's Affordable Care Act marketplace aims to simplify things for consumers like Ameigh by combining comprehensive health …

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The number of uninsured, low-income Maine adults …

WEBThe overall uninsured rate in the U.S. dropped to an all time low of 8% in the first quarter of this year, due in part to coverage available under the Affordable Care …

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New federal standards will bring changes to Maine's …

WEBSome school nutrition directors in Maine say they're supportive of new federal standards for school meals. The guidelines require schools to limit added sugars …

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President Biden nominates new federal judge for Maine

WEBPresident Biden has nominated attorney Stacey Neumann to a federal district judgeship in Maine. Neumann has been at the Murray, Plumb and Murray law firm in …

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Maine's Roadmap to End Hunger considers "Food as …

WEBWhen expanded federal SNAP benefits ended in March, recipients lost an average of $190 dollars a month in food. The State's Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030 …

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New shield laws passed protect providers of reproductive health …

WEBDr. Julia McDonald, a family physician and director of abortion services at the Mabel Wadsworth Center in Bangor, speaks on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, during a State …

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Maine schools say they're facing a 'perfect storm' of expenses that …

WEBThe supplemental budget passed by the Maine Legislature last week included an additional $22.6 million to schools, in order for the state to meet its …

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Mainers can now see health inspection records for schools, hotels …

WEBIf you want to check out health inspection results for schools, restaurants, lodging, campgrounds, pools, or body piercers, they're now available through a new …

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Free clinics in Maine are seeing an increasingly high demand for care

WEBOasis is among a handful of clinics in Maine that offer free care. Two others in Rockland and Ellsworth said they're also seeing high demand. It comes at a time when …

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New $2.5 million initiative aims to support aging in place for older

WEBA new $2.5 million initiative in Maine aims to support older residents who want to age in place. The federally-funded initiative will establish a community navigator …

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Pair of Maine bills aimed at limiting medical debt

WEBPair of Maine bills aimed at limiting medical debt. The State House in Augusta at dusk on November 9, 2022. More than 40% of Mainers have medical debt, …

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Crisis receiving center in Portland helps to fill gaps in Maine's

WEBGov. Janet Mills' proposed budget includes $1.5 million to establish a crisis receiving center in Lewiston. It's part of a broader plan that Mills announced during her …

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Baseball card collectors find ways of enjoying a hobby now worth

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Why experts say inflation is relatively low but voters feel differently

WEBA lot goes into planning a personal budget – and the price of food and how it fluctuates with inflation can be a big part of that. According to the U.S. Department of …

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Maine Med will stay in Anthem's insurance network after reaching …

WEBMaineHealth and Anthem have reached an agreement that will keep Maine Medical. Center in the insurance company's network for the next two years. This spring, …

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To avoid closing its doors, Tri-County Mental Health Services in

WEBFacing a fiscal crisis, Tri-County Mental Health Services in Lewiston is asking to be acquired to avoid closing its doors. Tri-County CEO Catherine Ryder says that the …

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Hannaford warns of possible contamination in some ground beef

WEBHannaford is urging Maine customers to check ground beef purchased at its stores after the federal government issued a public health alert for possible E. Coli …

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