MaineCare faces cuts, leading to potential layoffs and reduced healthcare access for 25,000 people.

Maine's Medicaid program, MaineCare, faces potential cuts due to federal and state budget issues, threatening healthcare for about 25,000 people. MaineGeneral Medical Center plans to lay off 100 employees due to delayed state reimbursements, costing the hospital $600,000 per week. Advocates warn that national cuts to Medicaid and healthcare tax credits could devastate access to care for Maine residents, particularly children.