The funding would partially offset Medicaid cutbacks slated to begin in 2027.
Health
More direct primary care clinics keep opening in Maine
The alternative health care model continues to expand as health insurance premiums skyrocket.
Flu cases spiking in Maine earlier than in recent years
Influenza cases continue to climb, with 864 reported during the week ending Dec. 20, according to the Maine CDC.
Maine suspends payments to Portland health care provider accused of fraud
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is also seeking financial information about Gateway Community Services as part of its investigation into suspected fraud in Minnesota.
UNE launching effort to train medical workers on addiction treatment for rural Mainers
A 4-year, $1.6 million grant will allow the university to expand programs designed to equip health care providers to respond to the ongoing opioid crisis.
Pushback on syringe services hurts Maine’s HIV fight, experts say
Some local officials want to limit needle exchange programs that public health officials say are crucial to reducing the spread of blood-borne diseases.
ACA enrollment for 2026 declines in Maine as thousands cancel plans
The drop comes after Congress failed to extend certain tax credits that expire at the end of the year, leading premiums to increase by an average of 77% in Maine.
MaineHealth seeking ways to connect youths to gender-affirming care if federal rules take effect
New rules would ‘leave lasting scars’ on transgender youth, advocate says.
Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
The announcements would imperil access in nearly two dozen states where drug treatments and surgical procedures remain legal and funded by Medicaid.
Cannabis recalls spark questions about chemical testing in Maine
Three recalls tied to the same cannabis producer are raising questions about transparency and regulatory follow-through.