The administration is catering to President Trump’s base while using religious belief as an excuse to deprive female workers of much-needed care.
Affordable Care Act
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Republicans need to get 60 votes on health care
That requirement isn’t to prevent change, it’s to force compromise.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Meddling from Washington scared Anthem away from Maine
The Trump administration’s hostility to Obamacare creates uncertainty in a fragile marketplace.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Obamacare rates set to rise as Trump’s opposition fuels turmoil
In many states, insurers face a deadline of Wednesday to lock in their rates for next year under the Affordable Care Act, and some are announcing double-digit increases.
Posted inBusiness, Health, News, Politics
Sen. Collins’ firm ‘no’ vote likely kills Republican health care bill
She cements her opposition to the Affordable Care Act repeal after the Congressional Budget Office says it would leave millions more uninsured.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: LePage backs health bill that would hurt Maine
The governor peddles misleading information about a bill that would do more harm than good.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Susan Collins is again poised to be a crucial vote on health care
Rejecting the latest Senate bill would protect our health and our communities.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins could further raise her stature by admitting previous mistakes
By admitting her early opposition to ACA was wrong, the senator’s words could have added value.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Groups that guide Mainers to ACA insurance plans avoid drastic cutbacks
Navigators for the health insurance marketplace, many housed in nonprofits, expected deeper cuts like those in other states.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Collins teams up with Florida Democrat on bill to shore up ACA
Maine’s Republican senator and Bill Nelson offer a reinsurance plan that would help keep premiums in check, as the Senate yet again considers a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.