Maine Department of Health and Human Services Archives - Bangor Daily News

Maine DHHS will hold public hearing on Prime Healthcare

by Patty Wight, Maine Public October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

That comes as concerns mount over Prime Healthcare’s firing or suspension of nurses and its potential termination from Medicare.

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Group pushes DHHS to change rules on MaineCare provider inspections and payments

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

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Maine DHHS pulls Medicaid license from firm owned by suspended immigration attorney

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Maine DHHS sanctions Medicaid providers over fraud allegations

by Steve Mistler, Maine Public August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

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Maine upholds decision to suspend Medicaid payments to Gateway

by CBS 13 May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

by Patty Wight, Maine Public April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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USDA warns Maine that food stamps won’t be issued in November

by Christopher Burns October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

When Maine day cares stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls

by Alexa Foust, The Maine Monitor October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

DHHS must protect transportation options for Maine’s seniors and disabled

by Opinion Contributor October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

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Lawmakers probe contract with MaineCare transportation provider after bankruptcy

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

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Maine reviewing request from Trump administration to remove ‘gender ideology’ from sex ed materials

by Susan Cover, Spectrum News August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

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Maine DHHS reports theft ring of SNAP benefits

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

New federal data show Maine’s foster care population grew at the fastest rate in the nation

by Josh Keefe, The Maine Monitor June 16, 2025June 18, 2025

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More than 100 staff in Maine’s child welfare office call on Janet Mills to replace director

by Billy Kobin December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Maine advances plan for 1st in-state psychiatric residential treatment facilities for adolescents

by Ari Snider, Maine Public December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Maine hires firm to review DHHS programs following abuse at Hampden care homes

by Marie Weidmayer December 2, 2024December 1, 2024

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Landmark agreement brings hope for children’s mental health services in Maine

by Callie Ferguson November 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Feds reach agreement with Maine to fix crisis in children’s behavioral health services

by Callie Ferguson November 26, 2024November 27, 2024

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Maine failed to meet requirements in response to reports of child abuse and neglect

by Patty Wight, Maine Public November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Have you struggled to find mental health services for your child? We want to hear from you.

by Callie Ferguson November 12, 2024November 22, 2024