South Dakota

Kayla Ann Holmstrom, Brookings

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When Kayla was just 9 years old, she was in a motorcycle accident. While her insurance plan covered her medical expenses, she contracted chronic osteomyelitis, a chronic bone infection. Since contracting the disease she has had over 25 surgeries on her leg. Kayla is now 22 years old and a full time nursing student at South Dakota State University, but in five months, she would have lost her coverage. The new law will make it possible for Kayla to remain on her parents' plan.

South Dakota's Numbers
 
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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

19,900

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

11,200

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

131,000

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

471,000

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

471,000

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

2,810

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

1

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

6,360

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

31,317

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

717

 


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