Dirigo likely a target for cutting, says LePage team

By Rebekah Metzler rmetzler@mainetoday.com
MaineToday Media State House Writer

AUGUSTA – Dirigo Health, the state-administered health insurance program initiated by Gov. John Baldacci, is likely to be a prime target after Gov.-elect Paul LePage takes office, says a member of LePage’s transition team.

A change wouldn’t be surprising, since the incoming Republican governor criticized the program during the campaign, but Baldacci officials say that eliminating the program wouldn’t save money in the state’s general fund.

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