Dirigo Agency

Tobacco tax a fix for state budget? Groups tout $1 increase to narrow $438M gap
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME; 12/22/2009; 948 words; ...sales to fund the state's controversial Dirigo Health program. But the governor has...proposal contains additional cuts on state agencies, including $73 million from education...consolidation of several natural resources agencies. "At this point, we think that's...

United States : Dirigo Health Might Not Be Able to Pay Back $25 Million Loan.
TendersInfo; 12/14/2009; 728 words; ...slow recovery and warnings that Dirigo Health Agency will take longer to repay a $25...from administrators of the state s Dirigo health insurance program. Earlier this year, lawmakers extended Dirigo Health a $25 million loan to help...

Head of Dirigo Health says it can repay $25 million loan ; Karynlee Harrington had told legislators the agency might not be able to meet its obligation to the state.
Portland Press Herald (Maine); 12/12/2009; 425 words; ...Maine) 12-12-2009 Head of Dirigo Health says it can repay $25...Harrington had told legislators the agency might not be able to meet its...The head of the state's Dirigo Health Agency released a statement...director of the agency, said "The Dirigo Health Agency is meeting ...

Dirigo sees trouble repaying $25 million loan by June 30 ; Legislators are 'very concerned.' Officials say recession-linked issues have driven up costs.
Portland Press Herald (Maine); 12/11/2009; 611 words; ...Herald (Maine) 12-11-2009 Dirigo sees trouble repaying $25 million...NewsAUGUSTA -- The head of the state's Dirigo Health Agency told lawmakers Thursday that her...recession has meant that people who use Dirigo for health insurance aren't dropping...

State, Dirigo Health finances still shaky
Bangor Daily News Bangor, ME; 12/11/2009; 799 words; ...slow recovery and warnings that Dirigo Health Agency will take longer to repay a $25...administrators of the state's Dirigo health insurance program. Earlier this year, lawmakers extended Dirigo Health a $25 million loan to help...