Pringle to serve on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee

AUGUSTA – State Rep. Jane Pringle, a Democrat from Windham, will serve as a member of the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee in the 131st Maine Legislature.

State Rep. Jane Pringle

“As a retired physician, I devoted my career to working hard to provide the best care and advocacy for my patients,” said Pringle. “I was pleased to learn that I was appointed to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to move forward bipartisan legislation that improves health outcomes and lowers the cost of health care.”

She said she’s humbled to represent Windham on the committee.

"Windham is a regional leader in business, conservation, and providing a work-life balance that long-term residents love, and new residents are drawn to. Our town’s ability to balance the need for industry, small business, farming, housing, and play, is unique. The ways our community comes together to help each other (our amazing food pantry, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, and so many more) demonstrate our ingenuity and resolve to make sure our community is healthy. I will work with our community leaders to support their work and ensure that the work done in Augusta reflects the values of Windham voters and supports our community."

Pringle previously served on the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee, formerly known as the Insurance and Financial Services Committee, as a member of the 126th Maine Legislature.

The committee oversees the Maine Bureau of Insurance and the Maine Health Data Organization, as well as policy related to state-regulated health insurance coverage, health and medical data, banking and financial institutions and securities.

The committee will begin its legislative work later this month. Public hearings and work sessions will take place in Augusta in the Cross Building, Room 220.

A complete list of legislative committees and their newly appointed members can be found at: http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Committees. <