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Issue Position: Preventative, Affordable, High Quality Healthcare

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2020
Issues: Health Insurance Health and Health Care Government Budget and Spending

As a Dietitian I have seen how feeling better changes my patients' lives, livelihoods and family interactions. As a legislator, I would advocate for measures that offer expanded preventative health care coverage for all Mainers. I support legislation that is currently looking to expand Medicaid coverage to include dental care for children and postpartum care for mothers.

I also support Governor Mills initiative Made for Maine Health Coverage Act that seeks to offer common medical visits at a lower cost, simplifying shopping for a private plan, and leveraging federal funds to help small businesses afford insurance premiums.

It is my belief that health care is a human right; no Mainer should be without coverage and lowering healthcare costs needs to be a part of the solution.


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