It’s ‘full speed ahead’ in RI on health law after top court’s ruling
June 28th, 2012 at 5:34 pm by Ted Nesi under Nesi's Notes
By Ted Nesi
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island officials say it’s “full speed ahead” for the state in implementing President Obama’s health care law locally after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld it as constitutional. More than 50,000 more residents are expected to sign up for Medicaid at a cost of $1.9 billion over five years.
• Related: Q&A: Lt. Gov. Roberts on what’s next for health reform in RI (June 28)
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