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wgan.com > news > 074470-bill-that-prevents-collection-agencies-from-garnishing-wages-for-mainers-with-medical-debt-to-become-law

Bill that prevents collection agencies from garnishing wages for Mainers with medical debt to become law

10+ hour, 47+ min ago  (160+ words) Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill into law that bans liens on homes and wage garnishments for people with medical debt. The bill, signed into law on Monday, builds on an existing state law that prevents medical debt from…...

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York Hospital Seeks Merger With MaineHealth

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (278+ words) York Hospital is seeking state approval to merge with MaineHealth. the hospital announced on Thursday. The hospital says it's facing numerous challenges after operating independently for more than a century. York Hospital closed its maternity ward in 2023 and reported a…...

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wgan.com > news > 074470-anthem-requests-extension-of-deadline-as-negotiations-with-northern-light-stall

Anthem requests extension of deadline as negotiations with Northern Light stall

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (186+ words) Both sides have blamed each other for failure to move forward with an agreement, with the previous contract expiring at midnight on Wednesday. In a development Tuesday night, Anthem requested an extension of the deadline, but there was no official…...