Norma has had an increased amount of prescription drug and medical bills and her $250 Medicare rebate check helped prevent her from having to pay for medication from her food budget.
Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:
144,000
Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:
109,000
Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:
1,280,000
Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:
5,292,000
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:
27,800
Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:
50
Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:
117,000
Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:
390,490
Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):
9,030
