Hidden charges, denied claims: Medical bills leave patients confused, frustrated, helpless

'Facility fees' – charges assessed simply for having a procedure done in a hospital – are increasingly contributing to surprisingly large bills.

Central Maine Healthcare updates agreement with Aetna

Central Maine Healthcare officials said Monday the new agreement takes effect this month and applies to patients covered under an Aetna commercial plan.

State lawmakers approve bill to force insurance companies to cover fertility treatments

Maine and Vermont are the only two New England states that don't provide such coverage now, but opponents say it will cost too much and drive up insurance rates for everyone.

Health care providers say Anthem billing problems are widespread

Maine is investigating the health insurer following complaints from medical associations about underpayment, payment delays and denied claims.

Maine Med’s departure from Anthem network would disrupt Maine’s insurance market, experts say

Impacts would ripple though the industry, but experts also say the parties have a lot of motivation to resolve the payment disputes before a breakup.

State insurance bureau recovered $1.3 million for Mainers in 2021

The Maine Bureau of Insurance said Monday that it conducted 435 investigations on behalf of insurance customers.

State to merge health insurance markets in bid to help small businesses

State insurance regulators said the merger of the individual and small group markets will promote price stability and lower premiums.

66,000 Mainers enroll in first year of state health insurance marketplace

More than 80% of them are receiving financial assistance.

Nearly 60,000 sign up for health insurance via new Maine marketplace

The signups represents an increase from last year, when Maine was still using the federal HealthCare.gov platform

Greenwood hears about EMS, health insurance, and planning board member