Supporters of the bill want to adopt a government-run program, but a critic calls that unwise and expensive.
Joe Lawlor
Staff Writer
Joe Lawlor writes about health and human services for the Press Herald. A 24-year newspaper veteran, Lawlor has worked in Ohio, Michigan and Virginia before relocating to Maine in 2013 to join the Press Herald. He is still considered “from away” but since then, he has learned what a “dooryard” is, eaten “whoopie pies” drank Moxie and boiled some “lobstahs.” The stories he enjoys most are when he learns something and meeting inspiring people.
He lives in South Portland - aka “SoPo” - with his wife, Melanie, and two school-age children.
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Aerial yoga provides a real lift in Scarborough
Participants find that performing poses off the floor can be easier and more relaxing than traditional yoga.
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Portland area, York County hit hardest by snowstorm
Colder weather will arrive Tuesday, the National Weather Service says.
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Lyman day care gets high rating long after abuse allegations
Sunshine Child Care & Preschool was issued a conditional license for a host of violations listed in a DHHS report in August.
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Reform of troubled MaineCare ride system on horizon
DHHS officials and nonprofit agencies say a change to a key contract rule could help end the months of missed medical appointments.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine Medicaid expansion prospects brighten, Democrats say
Supporters say new compromises may draw enough Republican votes to override a veto by Gov. LePage.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats slam Maine Medicaid report during hearing
They dispute poverty estimates and other elements, and grill the controversial Pennsylvania consultant who wrote it.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Health sign-ups jump by 12,000 in Maine
Overall enrollments so far show solid demand, but 43% are 55 or older. Officials expect more youth interest by March 31.
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Both sides seize on MaineCare report’s numbers
Those who support a MediCaid expansion say the numbers can be used to back their view and that the document builds in dubious assumptions.
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Some Mainers buy coverage, still lack insurance cards
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield says it’s beefed up its call centers to handle the increasing volume of calls.