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Ann Woloson, executive director of the Maine-based Consumers for Affordable Health Care, an advocacy group that helps people purchase ACA plans, encouraged people to shop for plans, because some of the tax credits to help pay for premiums are not ending. Advanced Premium Tax Credits, for example, were approved when the law passed in 2009 and have no expiration date.
The Enhanced Premium Tax Credits were first approved in 2021 as part of a coronavirus relief package, and were extended to the end of this year.
“It’s disappointing that Congress didn’t vote to extend the credits, but I would encourage people to shop on coverme.gov and look at their options. There may still be a plan that works for you,” Woloson said.
Ann Woloson is the executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care. Studies show that 13 of Maine's 16 counties lack enough health professionals. Woloson said the state needs more incentives to attract and retain health care providers.
"We need to do whatever we can to maintain our health care infrastructure, but consumers can't be left holding the bag," Woloson stated. Another concern for Einhorn was finding a doctor in the shrinking pool of those who accept MaineCare.
“Maine people and Maine’s health care infrastructure will greatly benefit from the initiatives proposed in Maine’s RHTP application,” said Ann Woloson, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care. “We stand ready to support the State’s work to enable Mainers to access affordable care, expand and strengthen the rural health care workforce, and foster innovations and efficiencies to ensure a sustainable rural health ecosystem in Maine.”
