Republican Gov. Paul LePage vetoed Medicaid expansion several times before, so advocates took the measure to the ballot box. Now the governor is placing financial conditions on moving ahead.
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Maine Approves Medicaid Expansion; Referendums In New York, Ohio Fail
The move is seen as a rebuke of Gov. Paul LePage, a Trump ally who vetoed the Obamacare-related measure. New York rejected a constitutional convention and Ohio defeated a cap on drug prices.
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Maine Voters Will Decide If They Want More Access To Medicaid
The state of Maine has wrestled for years over whether expanding its low-income health insurance program would help more people or be a budget buster. Now they're going to take it to a vote.
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Maine Voters Will Decide If They Want More Access To Medicaid
The state of Maine has wrestled for years over whether expanding its low-income health insurance program would help more people or be a budget buster. Now they're going to take it to a vote.
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Notre Dame Is Dropping Birth Control Coverage For Students, Employees
The Catholic university had challenged the Affordable Care Act's mandate that employers cover birth control. Now it's taking advantage of the Trump administration's weakening of that rule.
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Obama Takes to Twitter to Promote Obamacare Enrollment
The former president, who has been reticent on policy issues, uses his star power to urge people to shop for health insurance as open enrollment opens on the exchanges.
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Need Help Picking An ACA Health Plan? Some States Are Reaching Out
States aren't getting nearly as much federal money this year to explain and campaign for Affordable Care Act policies. Some are trying to make up the shortfall; others lack the cash or political will.
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With ACA Plans A Tougher Sell, Insurers Bring On The Puppies
The federal government has all but dropped out of marketing the Affordable Care Act, so states, corporations and private groups are stepping up. Some are going cute, while others get serious.
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5 Things To Know When Shopping For Health Insurance This Year
Open enrollment on the exchanges for health insurance created by the Affordable Care Act will be different this time around. Here are some tips on how to make the most of it.
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