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Consumer Assistance

Here is Rhode Island Health Insurance information to guide consumers towards available resources:

Direct Pay - for those who need to obtain health insurance as an individual rather than a group plan purchased by an employer. The individual does not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid.

Employer Based Insurance - for those who obtain health insurance through an employer or want to continue their employer coverage (cobra)

Medicare - for those over 65 years of age or permanently disabled

RIte Care/Medicaid - for those who qualify for RI's Medical Assistance Program because of income, disability, or family status

TRICARE - for those who are active duty or retired uniformed service members

Additional Assistance - for those needing medical care with no insurance

Consumer Alerts - Consumer advisory and warnings

Contact Information - Insurers and State Agencies

 

September 22, 2009
Rhode Island recognized for efforts to control health insurance premiums
 

September 18, 2009
Tufts Health Plan Rate Factors Approved


September 10, 2009
2008/2009 Report of the Health Insurance Advisory Council to the RI Legislature


September 1, 2009
Public Comment Solicited: Revised Tufts Health Plan rate factors


September 1, 2009
NBC 10 News Business Talk: Health Survey

August 28, 2009
2009 Provider Survey: Report Released

August 20, 2009
NY Times: Plain English is the Best Policy

August 17, 2009
RI health insurers to cover smoking cessation treatments

July 31, 2009
In the News, readability regulations

July 27, 2009
Five Questions With: Christopher F. Koller

July 22, 2009
2009 High Risk Pool Feasibility Study Report

July 16, 2009
OHIC Regulations