Halting the cost-sharing reduction payments could disrupt the Obamacare marketplaces, and so could an executive order he issued to expand access to skimpier coverage at lower prices.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Rollback of ACA birth control mandate puts women’s needs last
The administration is catering to President Trump’s base while using religious belief as an excuse to deprive female workers of much-needed care.
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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.
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 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, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump administration’s cuts to ACA outreach will damage enrollment efforts in Maine, experts say
Nonprofits in Maine are braced for a 40 percent cut in federal grants that help states get people signed up for insurance.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Senators Collins, King stood up for rural Maine
Their votes against the Senate’s Affordable Care Act repeal bill protected hospitals that are already under financial duress.