Questions about the terminated Medicare Advantage plans and confusion from the federal government are driving a high number of calls for enrollment assistance.
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Maine center guiding local opioid settlement spending says data will be public early next year
The University of Southern Maine-based center is providing technical support as millions of dollars flow into local governments to combat the crisis.
Brunswick woman was able to avoid Lyme disease but not a surprise bill
The case shows how prior authorization rules can block coverage for even simple, medically necessary care.
Maine launches interactive map to help residents find food assistance
The Maine Food Access Map comes as food pantries across the state are reporting surges in demand attributed to rising grocery costs and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Maine investigating suspected case of botulism tied to contaminated infant formula
An infant remains hospitalized and is being treated, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aroostook County loses trans-friendly primary care
Health experts say Maine Family Planning’s clinics were northern Maine’s safest option for transgender patients.
Flu season may be worse this year, Maine experts warn
This year’s flu shot may not be an exact match for circulating strains, but public health experts say to get vaccinated anyway.
Maine expands recall of cannabis vape cartridges
Last month’s recall of a strain of a Yani product sold at 21 stores has been expanded by the state’s Office of Cannabis Policy to include three more strains and five more stores.
Will new health fund help Maine’s rural hospitals stay open? Experts say it’s unclear
Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
Maine drug overdose deaths continue to plummet
The state has seen a 23% decline in fatal overdoses from January-September in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.