Franklin County, Maine commissioners debate ending $6,000 health insurance stipends after budget cuts. Legal interpretations limit budget flexibility, prompting discussions on county governance and committee authority.

MaineCare updates its provider enrollment fee to $750 starting January 2026, reflecting CMS requirements. This impacts new and existing Medicaid providers in Maine form submission and fees.

Significant theft of oyster aquaculture cages and product in Maine leads to $20,000 loss for farmer. Authorities offer $5,000 reward for information. Investigation ongoing.

Maine faces significant health insurance premium increases in 2026 as enhanced ACA premium tax credits expire, leading to concerns over affordability and increased healthcare costs.

Maine confronts soaring insurance premiums as ACA tax credits expire, with Senate opposition impeding extensions. The impact on health coverage affordability and small businesses reflects critical shifts in healthcare policy.

Explore the impact of Affordable Care Act's Premium Tax Credits on self-employed families in Maine, highlighting coverage challenges and healthcare affordability issues.

Maine residents and small business owners are experiencing significant ACA health insurance premium increases due to the expiration of enhanced tax credits, impacting coverage affordability and enrollment.

Rising Medicare Advantage plan terminations in Maine drive unprecedented demand for enrollment assistance, highlighting resource constraints amid complex federal and provider changes impacting seniors' health coverage.

Maine insurers are expanding geographically and technologically while addressing rising climate and cyber risks. Major players focus on workforce training and innovative coverage solutions amid increasing claims costs.

Maine faces proposed health insurance rate increases up to 32% in 2026 driven by rising drug costs, limited competition, Medicaid changes, and expiring premium tax credits.