Mainers need a law to maintain or increase access to affordable, quality coverage while containing premium costs.
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Our View: Planned Parenthood remains a vital link in health system
Making it harder for women to get birth control should not be on anyone’s ‘wish list.’
Young adults would win under Republican health plan while older ones would lose
One analysis of the tax credits in the bill show that it would steer more money to adults 35 and younger at the expense of those over 45.
With ‘Trumpcare’ on horizon, voters go wobbly on Affordable Care Act repeal
Now that President Trump and fellow Republicans take action to dump the Affordable Care Act, many voters appear to be having second thoughts.
Maine Voices: Americans who fall ill shouldn’t live in fear of crippling medical expenses
Insurance is meant to be a safeguard when an arbitrary crisis threatens all a person has worked for.
Augusta rally draws 200 in support of health care law
Mayor David Rollins is among those standing with the Affordable Care Act.
A proposed Medicare voucher system will not work for Maine
Our most at-risk residents would be subjected to a system making it harder to access their health care.
Cigna will terminate agreement to merge with Anthem
The announcement comes just hours after Aetna and Humana decide to abandon their agreement to merge.
Commentary: Defunding Planned Parenthood makes no financial sense for Maine, nation
For every dollar spent on family planning programs the government saves about $7 in future costs.
A Q&A on the Patient Freedom Act, the proposed ACA substitute
Many aspects of the plan, including typical premiums and deductibles, remain unclear.