Importantly, LD 2088 has been reported favorably by the Maine Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, signaling strong bipartisan support.

During the public hearing, 66 individuals and organizations submitted testimony – and not a single one testified in opposition. Supporters included: 29 PAs, 14 Physicians, 10 NPs, 3 RNs, and 9 healthcare organizations (including ANA-Maine, Maine Primary Care Association, and AARP Maine).

If passed, LD 2088 would:

• Expand access to care, especially in rural and underserved communities
• Create parity between PAs and NPs
• Help Maine qualify for additional federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program
• Reduce wait times and strengthen the healthcare workforce statewide

How You Can Help:
Send a letter to your Maine State Senator and Representative urging support for LD 2088. Please personalize your message!

• PAs: Share your training, your role in patient care, and how this bill would help you better serve your community.
• Patients: Describe challenges accessing care. Tell your legislator why you trust your PA and how they have impacted your health.
• Encourage colleagues and friends to take action in support of better access to care.

Thank you for your advocacy efforts!