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PublishedJuly 2, 2018
Gov. LePage vetoes 23 bills, including funds for Medicaid expansion, ‘direct care’ workers
Also among the vetoed bills was one spurred by state government's failure to investigate the deaths of 133 developmentally disabled Medicaid patients.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2018
As LePage digs in against Medicaid expansion, advocates urge newly eligible Mainers to apply for coverage
A law passed by voters in 2017, which set Monday as the day applications could begin, makes as many as 70,000 more people eligible for state and federally funded health care coverage.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2018
Expanded Medicaid in limbo on first day that Mainers can apply for it
A continuing court battle causes a delay, but advocates are encouraging low-income people to move forward even though the LePage administration is not ready for a surge in applicants.
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PublishedJune 29, 2018
LePage plans to veto Medicaid expansion funding bill
Advocates are urging 70,000 eligible Mainers to apply for benefits, even though the program is shrouded in uncertainty.
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PublishedJune 25, 2018
Gov. LePage floating idea of new hospital tax to fund Medicaid expansion
It's not clear whether lawmakers would support the suggestion at this stage, with a deadline looming and a funding bill passed by the Legislature already on his desk.
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PublishedJune 20, 2018
Maine Legislature approves funds for Medicaid expansion opposed by governor
The approval could affect LePage's court fight over implementing the change, and he could veto the measure intended to finally advance the voter-passed expansion.
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PublishedJune 7, 2018
LePage administration appeals court’s order to put Medicaid expansion in motion
DHHS Commissioner Ricker Hamilton says the judge's decision that the state has to move ahead with expansion is unconstitutional, and he asks for a delay as the case is argued.
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PublishedJune 5, 2018
Next move unclear on Medicaid expansion, despite court order
Advocates say they'll file another lawsuit if the state doesn't begin accepting applications from 70,000 eligible Mainers on July 2.
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PublishedMay 24, 2018
Judge plans quick ruling on whether Maine must submit Medicaid expansion plan
The lawsuit seeks to compel the DHHS to amend its program with the federal government and begin creating rules before a July 2 deadline. The state says it cannot because no money has been specifically appropriated.
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PublishedMay 17, 2018
LePage administration responds to Medicaid lawsuit, blames Legislature for not funding expansion
The DHHS says in a court filing that without the funds it 'lacks legal authority' to spend on expansion, but the plaintiffs point to unexpended funds in the state's Medicaid account and say the voter-approved law is being violated.
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