“The Rhode Island Lifespan Corporation will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. The Senior Vice President for the Corporation said,“It’s a gift, we’re happy to have it, especially if we can help our employees.”
Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:
18,100
Number of residents who hit the donut hole last year and could be eligible for rebates if they hit the donut hole this year:
15,100
Number of Medicare beneficiaries who will receive free preventive services and other benefits:
177,000
Number of people who purchase private insurance and will not have to worry about lifetime limits being placed on coverage:
606,000
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:
3,590
Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:
4
Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:
11,600
Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:
41,185
Amount of Federal Spending Support on Medicaid, 2014-2019 (millions of dollars):
1,559