WICS Live: Around the States

Maine: Governor John Baldacci (D) held a ceremonial bill signing August 24th, marking the enactment of two health-related bills.A Health Care Bills of Rights is intended to provide more transparency in the state’s healthcare marketplace and provide more public information about quality and costs of health care. The second bill requires insurers to provide a clear explanation of benefits for services when claims are filed. Both laws take effect September 12th.