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US healthcare funding and Medicaid reductions

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: US lawmakers propose measures to protect rural hospital funding

The United States is facing a healthcare crisis driven by significant federal funding reductions. Democratic leaders and health advocates have criticized the Trump administration and Republican-led Congress for nearly $1

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Maine Medicaid expansion via federal waiver

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Maine jails granted federal waiver to bill MaineCare for inmate clinical services

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has granted Maine a federal waiver to expand Medicaid coverage through MaineCare. One component of the waiver allows correctional facilities to bill for specific cli

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Maine state economic assistance initiatives

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Maine implements automatic electric bill discounts for low-income residents

The state of Maine has implemented several financial relief measures to assist residents with rising costs of living. In September 2026, the state began distributing $300 affordability checks to over 500,000 residents.

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