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Maine DHHS sanctions Medicaid providers over fraud allegations

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

The state has suspended payments to seven providers over fraud, health and safety allegations and cut ties with another 28 agencies.

Opinion Contributor

MaineCare deficiencies are hurting state’s most vulnerable

by Opinion Contributor May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

State

DHHS is capping MaineCare payments to some providers

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

Watchdog criticizes Maine’s management of billions in Medicaid funding

by Sawyer Loftus March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

Mehmet Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine and other states

by Bram Sable-Smith, KFF Health News March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Police and Courts

Federal agents raid Maine health provider accused of tax fraud

by Ari Snider, Maine Public March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Mills blasts Trump’s fraud inquiry to federal MaineCare requests

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

State

MaineCare ride provider exits bankruptcy in ‘incredibly strong’ shape, officials say

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Criminal case focuses on immigrant health provider that billed millions to MaineCare

by Sawyer Loftus January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

State

Maine Democrats and Republicans outline priorities for this year’s legislative session

by Kevin Miller, Maine Public January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Maine Democrat backs investigation into former employer over MaineCare fraud allegations

by Sawyer Loftus December 30, 2025December 31, 2025

Maine behavioral health provider rejects fraud allegations it says have prompted threats

by Ari Snider, Maine Public December 15, 2025December 16, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Reopening Modivcare contract would disrupt Maine’s healthcare transportation system

by Opinion Contributor December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Bangor reproductive health clinic owed tens of thousands of dollars from MaineCare

by Annie Rupertus October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Modivcare’s restructuring is essential for preserving and expanding access to health care in Maine

by Opinion Contributor September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

State

Lawmakers probe contract with MaineCare transportation provider after bankruptcy

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

State

Transportation company that gives rides to MaineCare patients files for bankruptcy

by Kaitlyn Budion, Maine Public August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Maine is suing the Trump administration over blocking Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning

by Christopher Burns July 29, 2025July 29, 2025

Modivcare riders raise concerns as fight continues over MaineCare transportation contract

by Adrienne Washington, The Maine Monitor July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Opinion Contributor

Protect Medicaid so cancer doesn’t become a death sentence for many Mainers

by Opinion Contributor June 20, 2025June 20, 2025