Tag: Affordable Care Act
HealthSource RI seeing higher call volume, more interest in bronze plans...
PROVIDENCE – With state health insurance rates set to dramatically increase next year, the full impact on HealthSource RI customers won't be clear until...
Neronha issues warning on dangers of ‘junk’ insurance plans
PROVIDENCE – As open enrollment continues, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is advising caution against limited benefit, or “junk,” health insurance plans.
These plans may at first seem similar...
Who do you blame for the record 43-day federal government shutdown...
President Donald Trump on Nov. 12 signed a government funding bill to end a record 43-day shutdown that caused widespread financial stress and disrupted...
President Trump signs funding bill, ending government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers...
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low...
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.
Not this year.
“In the past we’ve been saying, ‘Health care is more...
Utilities panel approves R.I. Energy shutoff moratorium, federal worker relief plan
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission on Monday approved Rhode Island Energy's plan to halt utility shutoffs and waive fees for federal workers...
‘The impacts are everywhere.’ Federal cuts devastate nonprofits
Rhode Island’s nonprofits are in turmoil. This important segment of the economy – 16% of the workforce – has an uncertain future and the...
Shekarchi urges R.I. Energy to halt shutoffs, waive fees for federal...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi urged Rhode Island Energy to halt utility shutoffs and waive fees for federal workers hit by the...
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years:...
Partisan division rules with no end in sight for federal government...
WASHINGTON (AP) – A vote to swiftly end the government shutdown failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party’s demands to fund...
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