Proposed Medicaid cuts could be devastating for Maine Veterans’ Homes, which has locations throughout the state and has been around for over 40 years.
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Community Clinical Services in Lewiston makes funding plea to public
Following cuts announced last week, the low-income care provider said it needs roughly $1 million to sustain the services
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Medicaid faces threats at state and federal levels
‘There’s no room to absorb additional costs’ in Maine’s health care system, one health care executive says.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Democrats move to adopt partial budget, with or without Republicans
Democrats have brought forward a ‘continuing services’ budget to fund MaineCare and other core government functions; it advanced out of committee Friday and will go to the full Legislature.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Andwell wants more in-home pediatric state funding as officials propose cutting financial support for health care
Andwell advocates for more skilled in-home pediatric Mainecare funding as low reimbursement rates are requiring the health system to reduce that service.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services
A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
MaineCare transport providers receive contract extensions amid court battle
A lawsuit over the award process alleges inconsistencies created a ‘fundamental unfairness.’
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s long-term care facilities struggle amid labor shortage
The shortage affects nursing home and assisted-living jobs of all kinds, from nurses and personal care assistants, to food service workers and maintenance staff.
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MaineCare patients, advocates say transportation company failing to live up to agreement
Patients say drivers with Modivcare, the largest non-emergency medical transportation broker in the country, are denying rides without explanation.