The Republican proposal makes cuts to Medicaid, for one, which pays for half of all childbirths in the U.S.
Affordable Care Act
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Visa-for-vote report outlines flawed strategy
Maine Sen. Susan Collins’ well-justified opposition to the health care bill is grounded in fact, not political horse trading.
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Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Lacking support for health care bill, Senate Republican leaders delay vote
Republican defections, including by Maine Sen. Susan Collins, have built since Congress’ nonpartisan budget referee said the measure would leave 22 million more people uninsured by 2026.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Senate health care bill will put older Mainers, cancer patients at risk
We urge Maine Sen. Susan Collins to stand her ground against the Better Care Reconciliation Act.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Priceless benefits would come from single-payer health care system
It’s part of the same moral responsibility that Americans share for public safety and education.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Anthem predicts thousands will drop ACA coverage in Maine
The insurer expects nearly 11 percent of the 80,000 people who are insured on the ACA market will leave, forcing insurers to raise rates.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Collins still undecided on Senate health care bill
In an appearance on ABC’s ‘This Week,’ Maine’s senior senator says she wants to see the Congressional Budget Office analysis of the measure before she makes up her mind.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Local & State, News, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Obamacare’s a lifeline for our smallest hospitals
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act would be so ill-advised.
Posted inNation & World, News
Health insurance co-op shutting down in New Hampshire
Minuteman Health blames a risk requirement in the Affordable Care Act for its decision to stop offering plans.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Sen. Collins should fight Senate health care bill
Capping federal Medicaid contributions would cause suffering for Maine’s most vulnerable.