Augustina, a senior citizen living on a fixed income, has received a $250 donut hole rebate check that helped defray prescription drug expenses. By 2020, the donut hole will be closed.
Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:
503,000
Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:
382,000
Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:
4,470,000
Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:
18,883,000
Number of people who purchase private insurance who are protected from rescissions:
Number of young adults who could have quality affordable coverage through their parents:
196,000
Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:
118
Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:
430,000
Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:
2,008,796
Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):
44,694
