3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (191+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - Over four in ten Maine households have experienced medical debit in the last two years. That's according to survey data released by the Consumers for Affordable Health Care. They gathered to speak on the results in Augusta…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (357+ words) New health plan or new benefits? A few minutes now can save you a lot later. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares a few simple steps experts say can help you avoid costly medical bill surprises. (InvestigateTV) " Consumer advocates are urging…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (194+ words) LEWISTON, Maine (WMTW) - Central Maine Healthcare is now officially part of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a public nonprofit charity based in Ontario, California. The transaction includes Central Maine Medical Center, Bridgton Hospital, Rumford Hospital, Rumford Community Home, Bolster Heights, Maine College…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (55+ words) Equifax accused of price gouging Medicaid programs'WABI Equifax accused of price gouging Medicaid programs This year's Puppy Bowl will feature older dogs Super Bowl 60 ads feature silliness, AI, weight-loss drugs Man whose mother's body was among corpses stashed in funeral…...

1+ mon, 21+ hour ago  (732+ words) GREENBELT, Md. (InvestigateTV) " Accidental health insurance drops are rare, but they can happen. When they do, it can mean unexpected bills and families fighting for weeks or sometimes months to get a policy back. Susie Reed-McCullough met her husband Jesse through…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (305+ words) That's when the open enrollment window ends in most states for plans that start in February. About 10 states that run their own marketplaces have later deadlines, or have extended them to the end of the month to give their residents…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (401+ words) BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Mainers who lost money to third-party scammers through kiosks operated by Bitcoin Depot could soon be able to recover their funds. Maine's Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection entered into a consent agreement that recovers $1.9 million taken from…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (186+ words) (InvestigateTV) " Many financial experts recommend checking insurance coverage at least once a year. Cherry Dale, vice president of financial education at Virginia Credit Union, said regular reviews help ensure adequate protection while avoiding overpayment. Dale said homeowners should pay particular…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (269+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Representatives from nine drug companies announced Friday they have reached deals with the federal government to offer discounts on medications sold to the government and consumers through a new website. The pharmaceutical CEOs, including leaders from GSK, Merck,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (210+ words) MAINE (WABI) - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine and Northern Light Health reached an agreement Wednesday night after more than a month of negotiations. We're told this new contract agreement will provide in-network access to all Northern Light…...