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Tracy Wirtanen, Appleton

Tracy's son, Sami Wirtanen-DeBenedet, has Neurofibromatosis, a disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 children that causes tumors to grow anywhere in the body. Because there is no cure for the condition itself, the only therapy for people with neurofibromatosis is a program of treatment by a team of specialists to manage symptoms or complications. Surgery may also be needed when the tumors compress organs or other structures. Tracy's plan currently has a lifetime limit on care that Sami could easily reach with his condition. Under the Affordable Care Act, Sami's plan will be banned from imposing a lifetime limit on his care.

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Wisconsin's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

89,000

Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:

74,400

Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:

871,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:

3,566,000

Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:

3,566,000

Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:

14,700

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

71,600

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

205,987

Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):

4,252