Republican-led group petitions DHHS to pass tougher MaineCare oversight rules

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 570

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A Republican-led group is seeking to require the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to adopt new anti-fraud rules for the state’s Medicaid program, arguing the changes would strengthen oversight of MaineCare providers and taxpayer dollars.

Lead Maine, a group run by Maine Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn), submitted more than 3,500 signatures to initiate the rulemaking process — far more than the 150 signatures Maine law requires to allow residents to petition state …

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