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Publications from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation
Check this page frequently for the latest publications from Consumers for Affordable Health Care Foundation. Also check out news from CAHC Coalition, our sister organization.

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Health Access - Small Business Edition

Winter 2005
Understanding DirigoChoice applications, premiums, deductibles, discounts and more.

Spring 2004
Updates on the new DIRIGO HEALTH plan, including the latest information on benefits structure, premiums and deductibles. Also includes an article on the MAINECARE program, and how it can work for businesses.

Fall 2003
This issue highlights the new DIRIGO HEALTH plan for universal access to health coverage in Maine. Includes information on what this plan means for small businesses and self employed in Maine, and provides estimates on monthly costs and benefits package.

Winter 2002 issue
The winter issue lists the names of individuals appointed to the Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan's Board of Directors. Enrollment into the New Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan is expected to begin in January of 2004, so this issue gives general guidelines and contact numbers for enrollment into current low- and no-cost health care coverage plans that may offer a health care coverage option in the meantime.

Summer 2002 Edition

This newsletter provides an overview of the history, intentions, and details of the new Small Business Health Care Coverage Plan. A timetable of events for the creation and implementation of the plan is also included in this issue.

Reports by
Consumers for Affordable Health Care

March 8, 2005
Guiding Principles for Health Reform

June 23, 2004
When, Where and How Much: Improving Maine's Certificate of Need Program

March 10, 2004
Off the Charts: Unsustainable Hospital Cost Growth in Maine

Other Publications

Fall 2000 Newsletter (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

2003- Guide to Navigating Maine's Health Care System