Governor signs Jackson bill to improve transparency in prescription coverage
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that seeks to improve transparency in prescription drug coverage, was signed into law by Governor Janet T. Mills last week. The new law – LD 2114, Resolve, Directing the Superintendent of Insurance to Collect Data from Health Insurers Related to Prescription Drug Coverage of Generic Drugs […]
Governor signs Jackson bill to improve access to opioid alternatives
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that seeks to improve patient access to new non-opioid pain relievers, was signed into law by Governor Janet T. Mills on Monday. The new law – LD 2096, “An Act to Ensure Access to Nonopioid, Nonnarcotic Medication for Acute Pain Relief” – will require state-regulated health insurance […]
Jackson bill to protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices clears Senate with bipartisan support
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to better protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices cleared the Maine Senate with bipartisan support this morning. The vote was 24-10. “When it comes to health care, there’s a lot on the line. Patients shouldn’t have to worry about being taken advantage of by […]
Senate to vote on Jackson bill targeting predatory medical credit card practices
AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee reconsidered legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to better protect patients from predatory medical credit card practices. The final vote was 6-7, with a narrow minority recommending the passage of the amended legislation. “When it comes to health care, there’s a […]
President Jackson’s bill to fund Maine Veterans’ Homes clears Senate on initial vote
AUGUSTA – Last Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson that would improve funding for Maine Veterans’ Homes. LD 2217, “Resolve, to Require the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its MaineCare Reimbursement Rules to Provide Reimbursement to Veterans’ Facilities on a Per Resident Basis” would increase funding for Maine Veterans’ […]
Legislature sends bill to improve access treatment programs to the Governor’s desk
The measure is part of an ongoing effort to establish a treatment and recovery court in Aroostook County AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Maine Senate sent an amended proposal from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would improve access to treatment and recovery programs available through the courts, to the Governor’s desk. The […]
Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to fund the Maine Veterans’ Homes
AUGUSTA – A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to provide funding to the Maine Veterans’ Homes in the midst of a growing financial crisis faced by the organization was unanimously approved by the Legislature’s Veteran and Legal Affairs Committee last week immediately following the public hearing. The bill – LD 2217, “An Act to Strengthen Maine Veterans’ Homes […]
President Jackson releases statement on the impending closure of the Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing Center
AUGUSTA – Late last week, the Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center notified staff, residents and families that the long-term care facility plans to close June 30. The closure will affect 120 employees, 49 residents and their families. According to reports, the assisted living facility located on the premises will remain operational as will the sister […]
Gagetown Commission urges VA to support guardsmen harmed by chemical exposure, calls for additional environmental and health studies
The group of lawmakers, former servicemembers and stakeholders also recommended that the Legislature re-establish the study commission to continue this important work. AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Rep. Ron Russell, D-Verona Island, presented the final report from the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission to the Legislature’s Veterans and Legal Affairs […]
President Jackson honored with Community Health Center Champion Award
Heather Pelletier of Fish River Rural Health Center presented President Jackson with the award at the Maine Primary Care Association’s 2024 Legislative Breakfast AUGUSTA – Today, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was honored by the Maine Primary Care Association’s Community Health Center Champion Award for his work to lower health care costs, improve access to […]
