Vermont

Sandra Horvath, Burlington

Sandra is an insulin dependent diabetic who must frequently choose between prescription drugs and food. The $250 donut hole rebate check was a welcome surprise that made it easier for her to afford the cost of her prescription drugs.

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

109,000

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

8,920

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

104,000

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

350,000

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

350,000

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

1,610

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:

5,790

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

4,484

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

112

 


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