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Next statewide Maine AllCare meeting moved to November 12

October 12, 2023

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Save the date! Our next statewide Maine AllCare meeting will be Sunday, November 12, 4-5:30 pm over Zoom. We’ll have updates on the Maine Medical Association’s bold new statement on health care reform, the pilot . . . read more »

Good energy and lots of support at Common Ground

October 1, 2023

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More than 60,000 people attended the Common Ground Country Fair from September 22–24, and it seemed like most of them came through the Social and Political Action tent! Our table was busy much of the . . . read more »

LTE: Kudos to the Maine Medical Association’s call for reform

September 29, 2023

The health policy statement – in favor of universal care – shows that the group recognizes the need to put patients’ and caregivers’ interests first. The Maine Medical Association is to be commended for its . . . read more »

Penobscot voters to consider universal health care referendum

September 29, 2023

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In addition to the eight state ballot questions this November, residents of Penobscot will have their own referendum to consider: “Shall the citizens of Penobscot call on the Maine Legislature to create a publicly funded . . . read more »

August Newsletter

August 30, 2023

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What’s the Problem with Medicare Advantage? And why we need Improved Medicare for All The recent news that Martin’s Point, a health care nonprofit based in southern Maine, will pay more than $22 million in . . . read more »

July 2023 Newsletter: Reclaim Medicare, statewide meeting, call for volunteers

July 31, 2023

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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the bill that created Medicare and Medicaid. These programs are not perfect, but for the past five-plus decades, millions of Americans have relied on them for health . . . read more »

Penobscot Health Care Referendum

July 7, 2023

Cast Your Vote! This November, the following question will appear on the ballot in Penobscot: Shall the citizens of Penobscot call on the Maine Legislature to create a publicly funded healthcare plan that provides every . . . read more »

Remembering Dick Dillihunt

June 20, 2023

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Dr. Richard C. “Dick” Dillihunt, a long-time and ardent supporter of universal health care and of Maine AllCare, passed away in May at age 88. Dr. Dillihunt was born in Hartford, Connecticut, received his medical . . . read more »

New survey on Mainers’ views of health care affordability and accessibility

June 19, 2023

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On May 11, Consumers for Affordable Health Care (CAHC), a nonprofit focused on helping Mainers access health insurance and care, released the results of a survey focused on the affordability and accessibility of health care . . . read more »

Statewide meeting July 16

June 19, 2023

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Join us for the next statewide Maine AllCare meeting (held virtually via Zoom) on Sunday, July 16! We’ll hear updates from the MAC board on our initiatives, recent legislative activity, upcoming events, and more. Is . . . read more »

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