‘People’s veto’ campaigns target new Maine abortion and vaccination laws

The groups behind the campaigns want voters to decide on laws that require insurers to cover abortion and that eliminate broad exemptions for childhood vaccinations.

Maine Legislature approves new state budget of nearly $8 billion

The 2-year spending package includes many, but not all, of the initiatives proposed by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, and lawmakers from both parties speak of a new level of civility in Maine government.

Bill to make MaineCare cover abortions headed for passage after close vote in Senate

Gov. Mills is expected to sign the measure, which the House passed last week.

Maine gets federal support to address homelessness among MaineCare members

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has selected Maine to participate in a federal program that encourages such partnerships to enhance community living options for Medicaid beneficiaries. Through the program, CMS will provide Maine with technical assistance, with a focus on addressing homelessness and advancing community support for members with chronic physical or complex health needs, serious and persistent mental illness and substance use disorder.

Medicare hits 4 Maine hospitals with penalties for quality of care

In addition, 4 Maine hospitals were penalized by the federal agency for having too many readmissions.

Republican lawmaker’s bill calls for Medicaid money for spouses giving in-home care

Rep. Patrick Corey's bill would make Maine the 13th state to allow spouses who care for their disabled partners to qualify for Medicaid reimbursement, at an estimated cost to the state of $2 million a year.

Mills administration names new director of MaineCare services

Michelle Probert, who oversees health and wellness programs at Bath Iron Works, was a manager in the MaineCare program during the first term of former Gov. Paul Lepage.

Judge orders LePage administration to expand MaineCare

Seniors seeking assisted living are stymied

Have to pay out-of-pocket