Long-term care trade group honors Jackson
The Maine Health Care Association honored Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, with a 2022 Legislative Advocacy Award at the organization’s annual Fall Health Care Conference & Expo in Rockport, citing his support for long-term care facilities and direct care workers.
Legislation to increase nursing home funding earns unanimous committee support
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine’s nursing and long-term care facilities have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their residents and our loved ones. In the most difficult and unrelenting conditions, they continued to provide quality, compassionate and personal care to their residents, finding creative ways to connect residents with their family members. Now, Maine lawmakers must show the same commitment to our nursing homes and the hardworking professionals who work there.
Jackson nursing home bill to become law in January
AUGUSTA—A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to increase funding for nursing homes will become law in January, according to a letter from the governor’s office. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – increases reimbursement rates for nursing home facilities […]
President Jackson’s nursing home bill heads to governor’s desk
AUGUSTA—The Maine Legislature voted to enact legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in a unanimous vote on Thursday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – increases reimbursement for nursing home facilities to ensure access to care in […]
Maine Senate unanimously approves Jackson nursing home bill in initial vote
AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would support nursing homes, in an initial vote on Wednesday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – would increase reimbursement for nursing home facilities to ensure access to care in […]
Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open
AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would help nursing homes remain open and continue to operate, received a public hearing before the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday. The bill – LD 1758, “An Act To Clarify and Amend MaineCare Reimbursement Provisions for Nursing and Residential Care Facilities” – would increase reimbursement for […]
