Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2208: An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Offset the Loss of Federal Health Insurance Premium Assistance and to Provide Ongoing Funding for the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Offset the Loss of Federal Health Insurance Premium Assistance and to Provide Ongoing Funding for the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 22 MRSA §3198 is enacted to read: §3198. Health Care Premium Stabilization Fund 1. Fund established. The Health Care Premium Stabilization Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the department to maintain coverage for residents of the State through the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace, established in chapter 1479. 2. Sources of fund. The fund consists of amounts appropriated or allocated by the State. The department may receive money from any gift, grant, contribution, legislative appropriation, allocation or transfer or bond proceeds. 3. Uses of fund. The department shall use the fund to establish a state subsidy to offset the financial impact of the expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2. The subsidy must be used to increase the amount of assistance available to those previously eligible for subsidies under the …
Sponsors
- Ryan Fecteau (D, 132) · primary sponsor
- Sally Cluchey (D, 52)
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23)
- Janice Dodge (D, 39)
- Nicole Grohoski (D, 7)
- Cassie Julia (D, 65)
- Kristi Mathieson (D, 151)
- D. Ray (D, 40)
- Cameron Reny (D, 13)
- Tipping, Mike (D, 8)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending PASSAGE TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ. On motion by Senator BAILEY of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-987) Report ACCEPTED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 902 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-987) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-987) in concurrence.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative MATHIESON of Kittery, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 738(Yeas 77 - Nays 70 - Absent 3 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-987) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-987). Sent for concur
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES in concurrence
- : Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- Senate RC #902: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (April 7, 2026): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
- House RC #738: acc otp-am by ca "a" (April 7, 2026): 77 yea, 70 nay, passed
Subjects: MAINECARE, Legislature, Senate, MEDICAID, Other, FUNDING
Common questions
- What is LD2208?
- LD2208 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors.
- What does LD2208 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Offset Federal Cuts to Health Insurance for Certain Maine Families and Seniors" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Offset the Loss of Federal Health Insurance Premium Assistance and to Provide Ongoing Funding for the Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD2208?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD2208?
- Ryan Fecteau (D, 132), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD2208?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2208&snum=132
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