The annual report from Maine Veterans’ Homes stated that it costs $15 million more to care for residents at its six homes than the nonprofit receives in reimbursements.
A panel chartered by the Legislature found that staffing shortages have kept the veterans homes from being fully occupied, wages have gone up in order to attract enough workers, and Medicaid and federal Veterans Affairs reimbursements rates have not kept up with the cost of providing care.
The director of the state's nonpartisan watchdog agency said he received a whistleblower complaint from someone in a position to know about financial problems, but no details were disclosed.
The director of the state's nonpartisan watchdog agency said he received a whistleblower complaint from someone in a position to know about financial problems, but no details were disclosed.
The director of the state's nonpartisan watchdog agency said he received a whistleblower complaint from someone in a position to know about financial problems, but no details were disclosed.