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WebFrom crippling prescription drug costs, to surprise billing, to ever- increasing insurance rates, health care costs keep going up. Over 200,000 Mainers have gone without care or …

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Home Mainers For Working Families

WebVictory! Last June, Maine became the 13th state to establish paid family and medical leave when Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 1964 into a law—a victory for working Mainers and …

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A New Public Health Insurance Option for Mainers

WebLast week, Governor Mills announced that Maine will become one of the latest states to offer a statewide health insurance market under the Affordable Care Act. We’re here to …

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About WorkingFamiliesME

WebMainers For Working Families is a nonprofit organization that advocates for good health care, fair taxes, and policies that will grow opportunities to help families thrive. Because …

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Fixing the “Family Glitch” in Maine and Nationwide

WebThe Affordable Care Act was a major step forward for health insurance in the United States. For the first time, millions could access healthcare coverage at affordable …

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Over One Hundred Maine Healthcare Professionals Sign Letter …

WebMainers For Working Families announced that over 130 healthcare professionals from across the state have signed on to a letter calling on the Maine …

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The Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan, Explained

WebHealth Insurance Premium Relief Program for Small Businesses: Insurance premiums for small business employers have risen drastically over the past few years, …

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Home Mainers For Working Families

WebAccess to affordable, quality healthcare is dwindling. There are multiple initiatives that Maine can explore to solve the problem: – Raising over $35.5 million every year to reduce …

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Celebrating Maine’s Healthcare Achievements

WebThis month marks three years since Governor Mills vastly expanded Medicaid in the state of Maine. On her first day in office, Governor Mills signed an executive order …

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New survey shows most Mainers support transparent hospital …

WebNew survey data released today confirms that Mainers want more transparent hospital prices and would support policies that ban hospitals from charging …

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Additional Resources WorkingFamiliesME

WebAdditional Resources Healthcare: – A recent report by Families USA documented that 14,000 Maine workers have become uninsured during the COVID crisis due to losing …

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Easy Enrollment: Ensuring Every Mainer has Affordable Healthcare

WebTwo years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it has never been more important for Mainers to have access to affordable healthcare. Yet costs continue to skyrocket, and it …

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New Proposed Bill Would Protect Patients From Facility Fees

WebBetween sky-high premiums, and out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and treatments, too many Mainers are forced to go without the care they …

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Census Reporting Finds Maine Led the Country In Reducing Rates …

WebA recent U.S. Census report found that the percentage of Maine residents without health insurance dropped from 8 percent to 5.7 percent over three years, making …

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Small Business Heroes: Christian Cuff discusses restructuring …

WebMaine’s small businesses are the cornerstone of our communities and crucial to our economy. Even so, many have been provided with limited resources to cope with …

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Small Business Heroes: Erin Kiley discusses how she's kept her

WebAs Maine begins to reopen, our small businesses play an important role in ensuring the health of Mainers and the longevity of our economic recovery.Even though …

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Patients must come before profit.

WebThe cost of health care is squeezing working families all over the country. One-third of insured adults are finding it difficult to pay their deductible or afford other …

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COVID-19 Resources WorkingFamiliesME

WebBridging the Gap. Bridging the Gap provides different programs for families and individuals in need: Addie’s Attic Clothing Bank: Providing free used clothing for men, women, and …

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