Health Law News
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A lot is happening in Maine right now with health care. In fact many news sources are reporting
that Maine is on the leading edge of health care reform in the U.S. To help you keep up on what is a fast-moving,
and sometimes confusing, health care front, we'll post news items here.
Presciption Drugs
Get the latest information on Medicare Part D for
low-income Mainers from
Legal Services for the Elderly and
Maine Equal Justice.
You can find more information at
Need Help with Prescription Drugs? There, we try to help you sort out the many programs
and what is happening with each one.
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Nov 30, 2008 ~
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New web source for caregivers
Chicago Tribune
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Nov 21, 2008 ~
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SeniorsPlus to provide drug coverage counseling (Andorscoggin, Franklin & Oxford counties)
Lewiston Sun Journal
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Nov 20, 2008 ~
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Prescription privacy ruling could influence Maine’s law
Bangor Daily News
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Nov 19, 2008 ~
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Appeals Court Upholds Prescription Privacy Law In Maine And NH
WCSH News
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News Archive
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Dirigo Health
Another big story for low-income Mainers is the Governor's Dirigo Health Care initiative.
The state now has a
Dirigo Health website. The FAQ page gives
an overview of the program, and the
Coverage
section explains in more detail what the coverage options are and who can apply for discounts.
Although the Dirigo bill became law in mid-September 2003, making Dirigo work is an ongoing process.
Constant changes, and now cutbacks, in federal Medicaid funding affect the financing for Dirigo.
While the Dirigo story is unfolding, we'll post news items here on its
progress. If you want a history of Dirigo Health, click on the News Archive link.
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