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North Dakota

Jennifer Restemayer, Bismarck

Jennifer's daughter, Allison, is 9 years old and was diagnosed seven years ago with a rare genetic disorder called Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I). She is administered an enzyme replacement therapy, but Allison has a $2 million lifetime max on her father’s health insurance policy and could be above $1.7 million of her lifetime max by the end of 2010. Under the Affordable Care Act, Allison will have the lifetime limit on care removed.

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North Dakota's Numbers

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

17,700

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

9,050

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

106,000

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

403,000

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

403,000

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

2,630

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:

6,320

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

28,864

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

595