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June 1, 2011 | Issue Brief
Report finds that ACA will likely help reverse these trends due largely to the introduction of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) and reforms to health insurance markets.
March 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Report examines the effects on coverage, costs, and small employer decisions to offer insurance under different scenarios for general increases in individual and ESI premiums.
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Interviews with key stakeholders reveal weaknesses in HEALTHpact, Rhode Island's insurance plan for small businesses. HEALTHpact created financial incentives for employees to lead healthier lives there has been limited enrollment in the plan.
May 2, 2013 | Issue Brief
States are allowed under the Affordable Care Act to customize their own health insurance plans to meet a required 10 categories of “essential health benefits.” While states like the flexible approach, patient advocates prefer a national standard.
February 1, 2012 | Report
Rhode Island has completed many essential steps toward implementing an operational health insurance exchange, and in November 2011 was the first in the nation to receive a level two establishment award following its successful bids for a planning grant.