| AUGUSTA, MAINE (September 22, 2017) – The Maine Center for Economic Policy’s (MECEP) executive director Garrett Martin today released a statement in response to Governor LePage’s misleading claim that Maine would receive more federal funding if the Graham-Cassidy bill is passed. If passed, the Graham-Cassidy bill will cost Maine $1 billion in federal health care funds in 2027 when federal subsidies are slated to end under the proposal.
“By making the misleading statement that Maine would receive more federal funds under the Graham-Cassidy bill, LePage fails to disclose that Graham-Cassidy will drive Maine over the cliff and cost our state $1 billion in 2027. Not only that, 161,000 Mainers stand to lose health coverage under the proposal.”
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