# What do Collins and Jackson say about rural health care?: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Map their records on rural hospitals, Medicare, and Medicaid in Maine. Authors: djwide HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-collins-jackson-say Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-collins-jackson-say.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "What do Collins and Jackson say about rural health care?: 35 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/do-collins-jackson-say.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### Troy Jackson sponsored LD 1758 in the 129th Maine Legislature to clarify and amend MaineCare reimbursement pr… Id: claim_02408948fe484ce6aeb46c5a Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Troy Jackson sponsored LD 1758 in the 129th Maine Legislature to clarify and amend MaineCare reimbursement provisions for nursing and residential care facilities. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Troy Jackson sponsored a 2023 Maine legislative proposal to establish a Maine Hospital Board. Id: claim_31ddfce8447cc9cdba0d2e11 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Troy Jackson sponsored a 2023 Maine legislative proposal to establish a Maine Hospital Board. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In May 2023, Troy Jackson introduced LD 1792, a resolve to establish a Rural Health Services Task Force to ev… Id: claim_349617fb9ad688fbc484c4c5 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 In May 2023, Troy Jackson introduced LD 1792, a resolve to establish a Rural Health Services Task Force to evaluate the effects of potential rural hospital closures in Maine. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### Susan Collins and Peter Welch introduced legislation in 2026 to count hospital observation days toward Medica… Id: claim_4547eb5723e8db019d451145 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Susan Collins and Peter Welch introduced legislation in 2026 to count hospital observation days toward Medicare's three-day inpatient requirement for skilled-nursing facility coverage. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### On July 26, 2017, Susan Collins was the only Republican senator among 10 senators to vote for an amendment pr… Id: claim_6bde8ad4cbf3da1897f35973 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 On July 26, 2017, Susan Collins was the only Republican senator among 10 senators to vote for an amendment prioritizing Medicaid expansion and advocating ACA improvement rather than repeal. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In December 2024, Susan Collins and Joe Manchin introduced bipartisan legislation proposing a Medicare pilot… Id: claim_6fe23b497be67ffff2b0999d Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 In December 2024, Susan Collins and Joe Manchin introduced bipartisan legislation proposing a Medicare pilot to reimburse EMS providers for 'treat-in-place' care without requiring patient transport. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### PolitiFact rated 'Mostly False' an ad by WinSenate claiming Troy Jackson expanded Medicaid in Maine while Sus… Id: claim_8f6b86c9aa226de6f7898dd6 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 PolitiFact rated 'Mostly False' an ad by WinSenate claiming Troy Jackson expanded Medicaid in Maine while Susan Collins was the deciding vote for Trump's Medicaid cuts. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Across Maine's rural hospitals between 2017 and 2023, inpatient days for commercially insured patients droppe… Id: claim_97f5681b136dff738213a124 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Across Maine's rural hospitals between 2017 and 2023, inpatient days for commercially insured patients dropped 51%, while Medicaid inpatient days increased by 20%. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### In 2020, Susan Collins introduced the PPP for Critical Access Hospitals Act to allow bankrupt nonprofit Criti… Id: claim_a5df7898aa1858a008aab1eb Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 In 2020, Susan Collins introduced the PPP for Critical Access Hospitals Act to allow bankrupt nonprofit Critical Access Hospitals, including Penobscot Valley Hospital and Calais Regional Hospital, to receive forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### According to the Maine People's Alliance 2023 scorecard, Troy Jackson opposed LD 199, which aimed to close an… Id: claim_ba2016cdaa1725ba06a6ce88 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 According to the Maine People's Alliance 2023 scorecard, Troy Jackson opposed LD 199, which aimed to close an exclusion in MaineCare affecting low-income residents based on immigration status. Labels: Inferred, Medium, investigate ### Collins estimated that federal Medicaid cuts under H.R. Id: claim_db914a9e9cfbab0765995107 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Collins estimated that federal Medicaid cuts under H.R. 1 would result in Maine losing $5.9 billion over 10 years, potentially jeopardizing several rural hospitals. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ### In August 2024, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced a $504,176 HRSA Medicare Rural Hospital Flexi… Id: claim_f1ff7e90ea604ae99d78751e Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 In August 2024, Senators Susan Collins and Angus King announced a $504,176 HRSA Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program grant to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### In a 2026 candidate questionnaire, Troy Jackson endorsed establishing a Maine public option alongside nationa… Id: claim_f227d9b5d23346a8b49b45ea Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 In a 2026 candidate questionnaire, Troy Jackson endorsed establishing a Maine public option alongside national Medicare for All. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### Troy Jackson sponsored a 2023 Maine legislative request titled 'An Act to Ensure the Longevity of Rural Hospi… Id: claim_fa920a5812062d3f9921aa55 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Troy Jackson sponsored a 2023 Maine legislative request titled 'An Act to Ensure the Longevity of Rural Hospitals and Health Service Providers.' Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ### MaineCare Medicaid Expansion History and Enrollment Id: section_02f88a820b60f5d3012bb6cd Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 MaineCare Medicaid Expansion History and Enrollment Labels: Inferred, Low ### Susan Collins's Actions and Positions on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Id: section_1e9643d59fa1fe0707eb7210 Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Susan Collins's Actions and Positions on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Labels: Inferred, Low ### 2019 Maine Rural Healthcare and Reimbursement Legislation Id: section_40acccec3fd25d2539f1b3da Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 2019 Maine Rural Healthcare and Reimbursement Legislation Labels: Inferred, Low ### Rural Health Transformation Program Negotiations and Proposals Id: section_c81f4cedf902c1c45cc86f1a Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Rural Health Transformation Program Negotiations and Proposals Labels: Inferred, Low ### Maine Hospital and Birthing Unit Closures Id: section_d1fb3e53dc4a945e8c7d426d Parent: topic_JmjlmgtDD4Rrluv2CE5h Depth: 1 Maine Hospital and Birthing Unit Closures Labels: Inferred, Low #### The Senate increased funding for the Rural Health Transformation program from $25 billion to $50 billion over… Id: claim_1221c4af876ef50149fcd9de Parent: section_c81f4cedf902c1c45cc86f1a Depth: 2 The Senate increased funding for the Rural Health Transformation program from $25 billion to $50 billion over five years following negotiations involving Collins and Lisa Murkowski. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### The disability advocacy group ANCOR presented Susan Collins with its Congressional Medicaid Champion Award fo… Id: claim_2584d1a01c199cb34580d76d Parent: section_1e9643d59fa1fe0707eb7210 Depth: 2 The disability advocacy group ANCOR presented Susan Collins with its Congressional Medicaid Champion Award for her work during consideration of OBBBA. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### Susan Collins was one of three Republican senators who voted against final passage of the One Big Beautiful B… Id: claim_2f1f8f899d98aac1a2d3c68a Parent: section_1e9643d59fa1fe0707eb7210 Depth: 2 Susan Collins was one of three Republican senators who voted against final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025, alongside Thom Tillis and Rand Paul. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### Former Maine Governor Paul LePage vetoed Medicaid expansion legislation five times prior to its voter approva… Id: claim_36b970ec458c5f304b437cb2 Parent: section_02f88a820b60f5d3012bb6cd Depth: 2 Former Maine Governor Paul LePage vetoed Medicaid expansion legislation five times prior to its voter approval in 2017 and implementation in January 2019 under Governor Janet Mills. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### On July 2, 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills enacted legislation amending a bill by Sen. Id: claim_39367ec0e7390d5361d1c80a Parent: section_40acccec3fd25d2539f1b3da Depth: 2 On July 2, 2019, Maine Governor Janet Mills enacted legislation amending a bill by Sen. Jay McCreight to fund rural hospital, ambulance, and neonatal transport reimbursement initiatives from LD 1350 and LD 915. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### Between 2014 and 2025, 11 of Maine's 28 hospital birthing units closed, leaving 17 operational across the sta… Id: claim_aa954b348aa59b37b1213139 Parent: section_d1fb3e53dc4a945e8c7d426d Depth: 2 Between 2014 and 2025, 11 of Maine's 28 hospital birthing units closed, leaving 17 operational across the state. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate #### Collins initially proposed a $100 billion provider relief fund to mitigate Medicaid cuts to rural hospitals b… Id: claim_bb876a869f28a6c442dd0b75 Parent: section_c81f4cedf902c1c45cc86f1a Depth: 2 Collins initially proposed a $100 billion provider relief fund to mitigate Medicaid cuts to rural hospitals before halving her request to $50 billion funded by taxes on the ultra-wealthy. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### Troy Jackson introduced Maine bill LD 1350 to increase the reimbursement rate for rural hospitals and health… Id: claim_ca32cbc8fde1848f95fe3e25 Parent: section_40acccec3fd25d2539f1b3da Depth: 2 Troy Jackson introduced Maine bill LD 1350 to increase the reimbursement rate for rural hospitals and health clinics to 100 percent. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### Collins offered a Senate amendment that would have doubled funding for rural healthcare providers, but it fai… Id: claim_dcf037bb49d162ed1ab8230c Parent: section_c81f4cedf902c1c45cc86f1a Depth: 2 Collins offered a Senate amendment that would have doubled funding for rural healthcare providers, but it failed to pass. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate #### Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine, shut down in July 2025. Id: claim_ec6d4bb1210c782cdc1b7297 Parent: section_d1fb3e53dc4a945e8c7d426d Depth: 2 Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville, Maine, shut down in July 2025. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ##### Collins's stated reason for opposing final passage of the 2025 reconciliation bill was that it would harm Med… Id: claim_61268951744073e6827cc864 Parent: claim_2f1f8f899d98aac1a2d3c68a Depth: 3 Collins's stated reason for opposing final passage of the 2025 reconciliation bill was that it would harm Medicaid beneficiaries and rural healthcare providers, specifically mentioning hospitals and nursing homes. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ##### Houlton Regional Hospital closed its birthing unit on May 2, 2025, following a drop in annual deliveries from… Id: claim_9a5b24c68e4b638d0921ffee Parent: claim_aa954b348aa59b37b1213139 Depth: 3 Houlton Regional Hospital closed its birthing unit on May 2, 2025, following a drop in annual deliveries from roughly 135 to 77. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ##### Collins proposed a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program designed to distribute $10 billion annuall… Id: claim_a8c4e8a5abd58f9cacde58a6 Parent: claim_1221c4af876ef50149fcd9de Depth: 3 Collins proposed a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program designed to distribute $10 billion annually over five years to states for rural health systems. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ##### Maine received a $190 million first-year award for rural hospitals and providers under the CMS-administered R… Id: claim_bc4af9091dac95ab719f585c Parent: claim_1221c4af876ef50149fcd9de Depth: 3 Maine received a $190 million first-year award for rural hospitals and providers under the CMS-administered Rural Health Transformation Program. Labels: Source-linked, Low, investigate ##### The 2019 Maine ambulance reimbursement legislation raised reimbursement rates from 65 percent to the average… Id: claim_cbdab5942c2e22a0c6d272c3 Parent: claim_39367ec0e7390d5361d1c80a Depth: 3 The 2019 Maine ambulance reimbursement legislation raised reimbursement rates from 65 percent to the average allowable Medicare rate. Labels: Inferred, Low, investigate ##### On June 28, 2025, Susan Collins voted in favor of the motion to proceed to consider the One Big Beautiful Bil… Id: claim_e2401d9017c8234a3841354d Parent: claim_2f1f8f899d98aac1a2d3c68a Depth: 3 On June 28, 2025, Susan Collins voted in favor of the motion to proceed to consider the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reconciliation bill, but later voted against final passage. Labels: Source-linked, Medium, investigate