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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.

Prescription Drug News

Dec 29, 2008 ~ Window Shuts on December 31 for Making Changes in Medicare Coverage Senior Journal

Dec 19, 2008 ~ Attention seniors: Medicare deadline is Dec. 31 Seacoast Online

Nov 30, 2008 ~ New web source for caregivers Chicago Tribune

Nov 21, 2008 ~ SeniorsPlus to provide drug coverage counseling (Andorscoggin, Franklin & Oxford counties) Lewiston Sun Journal

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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.

Dirigo Health News

Dec 19, 2008 ~ Dirigo Health Reverts To Prior Funding Formula Maine Things Considered

Dec 16, 2008 ~ Official urges action on Dirigo Morning Sentinel

Dec 10, 2008 ~ Insurance Reform (editorial) Bangor Dialy News

Nov 19, 2008 ~ Dirigo�s Future (editorial) Bangor Daily News

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