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The Medicaid Program in Maine Has Problems

The Medicaid program in Maine is full of difficulties. The state has a history of asking the federal government for waivers from certain portions of the Affordable Care Act, some of which result in changes to Medicaid. The Medicaid program in Maine is not as robust as the programs in other states, but it does still exist. Medicaid is a public, or government run, form of health insurance. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance company. Medicaid is funded, in part, by … Continue reading →

Maine Gets Waiver On Health Insurance Requirement

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Recently, there was a law put into place that required all health insurance companies to spend at least 80% of the money that they get from premiums on things that are actually beneficial to the health of their customers. However, the federal government has granted a waiver of this requirement for the entire state of Maine. Could this mean that other states could have the requirement waived, too? The United States Department of Health and Human Services created a requirement that applied to all companies that sell health insurance. They would have to spend a minimum of 80% of the … Continue reading →