Maine’s “public option” has failed
Monday, October 26th, 2009From the Wall Street Journal: First the legislature greatly expanded MaineCare, the state's Medicaid program. Today Maine families with incomes of up to $44,000 a year are eligible; 22% of the population is now in Medicaid, roughly twice the national average. ... the state created a "public option" known as DirigoChoice. ... ...
