A pending bill would give doctors and patients more say when insurance companies balk at reimbursement and require them to try less expensive alternatives to prescribed medication or treatment.
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First 4 Mills Cabinet nominees get unanimous committee support at Legislature
The nominees to lead the departments of transportation, marine resources, community and economic development and administration and financial services must now be approved by the state Senate.
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Maine bill would preserve key benefits of ACA in event of repeal
Legislation supported by top Democrats would prohibit insurance companies from refusing coverage for pre-existing conditions and set other standards to help consumers.
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Confirmation hearings for governor’s Cabinet start this week
The 14 nominees picked by the state’s new Democratic governor to head Maine’s government departments will appear before legislative committees starting Tuesday.
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Program makes Maine a leader in political civility
An institute chose Maine among 4 states to pilot a program in 2014 – it has paid off in the nicest way.
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Maine bills aim to reduce influence of lobbyists
One bill also would prevent lawmakers from using their PACs for personal profit.
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Commentary: Legislators can take steps to prevent Maine’s coming regulatory storm
Now is an opportune time for meaningful change that will boost the state’s economy for years to come.
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Commentary: Legislature must act on bill that protects right of patients, doctors to set course of treatment
Many insurance companies use ‘step therapy,’ which requires policyholders to fail on an insurer-approved medicine before they can access their favored treatment.
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Mills backs bill to have state guarantee loans to unpaid federal employees
The emergency bill aims to ease financial pressures on 1,100 Mainers who are working during the government shutdown but haven’t been paid.
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Maine House bans members from taking videos, photos during floor debate
Republicans say the ban is unnecessary, but the majority leader says the rule change is meant to prevent distractions.