We've teamed up with Northern Light Health to make health care access easier - learn more

We've teamed up with Northern Light Health to make health care access easier - learn more

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2024 Annual Report Highlights Transparency in Action

As healthcare costs continue to rise, Community Health Options remains committed to providing benefits our Members can actually use. Learn how we work toward better health outcomes and lower costs for Members and business clients in our 2024 Annual Report, Transparency in Action.

7.3.2025

Health Care Access Made Easier as Community Health Options, Northern Light Health Team Up to Lower Costs

Community Health Options and Northern Light Health have reached an agreement that lowers costs and improves access to health care for Community Health Options' Members, while providing fair and equitable payments to Northern Light Health's providers and facilities across Maine. 

8.20.2025

2026 Rate Increase Request Explained During Public State Rate Forum

Escalating health care costs, led by more demand for services and specialty medications, combined with the loss of enhanced advanced premium tax credits, are among factors driving Community Health Options request for rate increases in 2026, the company said during a recent public forum hosted by the Maine Bureau of Insurance.

8.18.2025

Community Health Options’ Members over the age of 18 with Type 1 diabetes can get free virtual care, through a new partnership with Blue Circle Health, which offers services including diabetes counseling, help with nutrition and coordination of care.

4.2.2025
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Community Health Options has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors Election, including two new directors and three re-elected to new terms. By design, Community Health Options Members elect the majority of the company’s directors, many of whom are Members themselves.

11.18.2024
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The new partnership allows members of CarePartners to continue to access comprehensive low-cost health care through MaineHealth’s network of providers, hospitals, case management and prescription assistance.

9.19.2024
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Ten Maine nonprofit organizations received a total of $50,000 in funding through Community Health Options’ 2024 Wellness Grants to support programs that promote physical and emotional well-being in communities across the state.

6.11.2024
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Community Health Options has partnered with Availity to receive claims following the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack, which left the company temporarily unable to receive claims.

3.28.2024
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