Massachusetts

Patricia Liberti, Salem

Patricia Liberti is a retired nurse who has consistently hit the prescription drug coverage gap known as the donut hole. This year, Patricia received a $250 rebate check to help cover the cost of her prescription drugs. Next year, Patricia will receive a 50 percent discount on brand name prescription drugs she purchases when she hits the donut hole. By 2020, the donut hole will be eliminated.

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

102,000

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

86,700

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

1,020,000

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

4,480,000

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

4,480,000

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

9,830

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

48

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

79,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

29,921

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

2,137

 

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