Thousands of Mainers are living without health insurance since premiums skyrocketed

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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At the start of this year, Rachel Phipps, a 64-year-old retired social worker, decided to forego her health insurance.

After Congress failed to extend pandemic-era tax credits, her household’s monthly premium increased from $200 per month to more than $2,800. The Kennebunk resident, who currently works part time, said this would have eaten up almost half of her and her husband’s annual income.

“We literally have no insurance. We’re terrified of a major …

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