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Alabama

Adrienne “Angel” Patrice Lowe, Birmingham

Angel is a 23-year-old college student who is nearing graduation. The new provision that will allow her to stay on her parents’ plan gives her one less thing to worry about.

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Alabama's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

56,200

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

68,700

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

804,000

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

2,454,000

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

2,454,000

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

16,600

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

108,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

351,567

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

10,305

Alaska

Alaska Electrical Health and Welfare Fund

The Alaska Electrical Health and Welfare Fund helps provide coverage to retired workers and is participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program that was created by the new law. The Fund believes the program will be a welcome benefit to their early retirees and is looking forward to participating in the program.

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Alaska's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

11,500

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

5,070

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

59,400

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

376,000

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

376,000

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

3,580

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

7,180

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

42,794

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

2,046

Arizona

Ralph Christopher Byrd, Phoenix

Chris has twins that have been diagnosed with a condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and he at one time feared they would reach their lifetime limits on care under his old insurance policy. Treating someone newly diagnosed with SMA is expensive, and his children require constant care. The Affordable Care Act eliminates lifetime caps on benefits and helps ensure Chris and his family will never have to worry about lifetime limits on coverage.

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Arizona's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

70,700

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

72,800

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

853,000

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

3,046,000

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

3,046,000

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

30,900

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

103,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

105,428

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

2,091

Arkansas

Lisa Kaye Reynolds Sharp, Fayetteville

Lisa runs an independent bookstore and provides insurance to her employees. The new small business tax credits will make it easier for her to continue to provide health benefits to her workers.

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Arkansas' Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

40,400

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

43,200

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

506,000

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

1,376,000

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

1,376,000

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

13,600

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

31,100

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

200,690

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

9,401

California

Augustina Rodriguez, Winchester

Augustina, a senior citizen living on a fixed income, has received a $250 donut hole rebate check that helped defray prescription drug expenses. By 2020, the donut hole will be closed.

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California's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

503,000

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

382,000

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

4,470,000

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

18,883,000

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

18,883,000

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

196,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

118

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

430,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

2,008,796

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

44,694

Colorado

Johanna Beeman, Denver

Johanna's insurance coverage ended after she lost her job and her COBRA coverage ran out. After she was diagnosed with depression, she found it impossible to obtain health insurance because depression is considered a pre-existing condition. Johanna recently joined the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan and now has health insurance.

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Colorado's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

90,800

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

49,000

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

574,000

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

2,846,000

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

2,846,000

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

18,600

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

62,700

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

245,730

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

5,917

Connecticut

City of Meriden Retiree Health Plan, Meriden

The City of Meriden is participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: “As a municipality, this program will be very helpful toward maintaining benefits for our employees while keeping our budget down in these tough economic times.”

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Connecticut's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

53,900

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

46,700

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

547,000

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

2,195,000

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

2,195,000

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

9,050

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

47,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

114,083

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

4,686

Delaware

Helen Gunter, Marydel

Helen is a recently widowed breast cancer patient who takes expensive brand name breast cancer medicine. She already entered the prescription drug donut hole this year and received a $250 rebate check. In 2011, she will receive a 50 percent discount on the cost of brand name drugs when she hits the donut hole, and the coverage gap will be eliminated by 2020.

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Delaware's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

14,000

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

11,900

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

140,000

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

510,000

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

510,000

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

2,340

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

16,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

12,081

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

387

District of Columbia

Nia Heard-Garris, Washington

Nia is a medical student at Howard University who recently learned that the Affordable Care Act will make it possible for her to receive coverage on her mother's health insurance policy. Nia had been on her mother’s insurance but was dropped after she graduated from college and got married. As a medical student, she is enthusiastic about the new law, which will make it easier for more Americans to get the care they need.

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D.C.'s Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

9,700

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

6,390

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

74,800

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

281,000

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

281,000

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

1,950

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

6,150

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

28,900

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

902

Florida

Dawn Josephson, Jacksonville

Dawn is a self-employed professional who has always had to secure her own health insurance. In the past, her health insurance plans always had important benefits excluded because of pre-existing conditions. She was expecting her new policy to include exclusions because her son had eye muscle surgery in the past year to correct a condition called strabismus. She was surprised and elated when she learned that her new policy included no benefit exclusions, even with her son's pre-existing condition.

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Florida's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

290,000

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

271,000

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

3,180,000

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

8,773,000

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

8,773,000

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

86,300

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

280,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

951,622

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

20,500

Georgia

Cynthia Romanchik, Ringgold

Cynthia of Ringgold lost her insurance when her coverage through COBRA ended earlier this year. She was able to purchase an expensive policy that excluded coverage for pre-existing conditions, but had been denied full coverage by a number of other insurance companies. After learning about the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, she applied and was accepted into the program in August.

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Georgia's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

123,000

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

97,800

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

1,150,000

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

5,014,000

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

5,014,000

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

43,500

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

145,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

646,557

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

14,551

Hawaii

Plummers and Fitters UA Local Union

The Plummers and Fitters UA Local Union 675 will be receiving funding to help maintain the coverage of early retirees through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: "Local 675 is thrilled to be a part of ERRP, this will be a great benefit to our early retirees."

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Hawaii's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

18,600

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

16,500

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

193,000

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

805,000

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

805,000

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

2,550

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

21,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

84,130

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

2,999

Idaho

Idaho Plumbers and Pipefitters Health and Welfare Agreement and Declaration of Trust

The Idaho Plumbers and Pipefitters will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: “We are thrilled about being a part of this program, and it is going to be a great benefit to all of our early retirees.”

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Idaho's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

28,200

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

18,100

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

212,000

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

857,000

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

857,000

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

6,520

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

26,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

85,883

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

2,402

Illinois

Nan Warshaw, Chicago

Nan is a mother and small business owner in Chicago who makes the health insurance decisions for her seven person staff. Her company covers the full cost of insurance for her employees and they have seen premiums skyrocket in recent years. The new small business tax credits will make it easier for Nan's business to provide coverage to her employees and the law will also help crack down on unreasonable premium hikes.

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Illinois' Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

194,000

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

151,000

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

1,770,000

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

7,460,000

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

7,460,000

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

47,200

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

174,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

631,024

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

19,259

Indiana

Paul Horne, Indianapolis

Paul is a senior who will receive a $250 donut hole rebate check, and his wife's insurance company will be removing the lifetime limit on her care, thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

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Indiana's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

84,400

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

81,800

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

958,000

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

3,801,000

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

3,801,000

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

21,100

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

103,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

297,737

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

8,535

Iowa

Lynette Mahacek, Waverly

Lynette is a senior citizen who recently received a $250 donut hole rebate check that has made it easier for her to afford her prescription drugs.

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Iowa's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

57,200

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

43,100

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

505,000

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

1,861,000

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

1,861,000

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

8,330

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

36,800

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

114,691

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

2,800

Kansas

Morgan Banning, Lawrence

Morgan is a young adult with diabetes who would have lost insurance when she turned 24 if the Affordable Care Act had not been enacted. Under the old rules, it would have been difficult or impossible to buy insurance on the individual market because of her diabetes. But now she can stay on her step-father's insurance until she turns 26, when the new law is fully implemented and she will have more health insurance options.

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Kansas' Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

50,600

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

35,500

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

416,000

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

1,652,000

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

1,652,000

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

16,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

30,300

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

143,445

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

3,477

Kentucky

Kentucky Education Association

The Kentucky Education Association will be receiving funding to help maintain the coverage of early retirees through the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: "The Kentucky Education Association is really looking forward to being a part of ERRP. This will help control costs and keep our benefits as good as possible for our early retirees."

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Kentucky's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

52,800

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

61,800

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

724,000

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

2,207,000

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

2,207,000

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

16,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

63,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

329,000

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

11,878

Louisiana

City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge

The City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: “As you know, natural disasters and other recent events have been stressful on our local economy and the ERRP grant will be of great assistance to our local government at this time.”

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Louisiana's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

59,700

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

55,700

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

653,000

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

2,161,000

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

2,161,000

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

25,600

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

60,100

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

366,318

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

7,273

Maine

Thomas Roberts, Eliot

As an employer, Thomas believes he has a responsibility to create an environment where employees have a healthy and balanced life, which includes access to healthcare. The new health care tax credits will help ensure he can continue to provide health benefits to his employees.

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Maine's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

25,800

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

21,500

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

252,000

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

729,000

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

729,000

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

3,300

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

20,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

43,468

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

1,857

Maryland

Aron Yehuda, Baltimore

Aron is a 24 year old student at Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore. Because of the Affordable Care Act, he will be able to remain under his parents' health insurance plan. Saving money on health care has allowed him to further his education without accruing debt to pay for premiums. His wife will also benefit by staying on her parents' plan.

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Maryland's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

76,800

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

63,200

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

741,000

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

3,584,000

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

3,584,000

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

18,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

71,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

245,996

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

9,112

Massachusetts

Patricia Liberti, Salem

Patricia Liberti is a retired nurse who has consistently hit the prescription drug coverage gap known as the donut hole. This year, Patricia received a $250 rebate check to help cover the cost of her prescription drugs. Next year, Patricia will receive a 50 percent discount on brand name prescription drugs she purchases when she hits the donut hole. By 2020, the donut hole will be eliminated.

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Massachusetts' Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

102,000

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

86,700

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

1,020,000

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

4,480,000

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

4,480,000

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

9,830

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

79,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

29,921

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

2,137

Michigan

Erick Moberg, East Lansing

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Erick is currently a senior at Michigan State University and his dream is to attend medical school at his grandfather’s alma mater in Missouri. Erick was always interested in medicine, but he was inspired after speaking to the doctors who treated his mother when she had quadruple bypass surgery. After he graduates this spring, Erick will be taking a year to enhance his skills and prepare his application. Under the old insurance rules, he would have been forced off his parent’s health insurance plan. But now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Erick will be able to stay on his mother’s plan.

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Michigan's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

132,000

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

134,000

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

1,570,000

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

5,964,000

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

5,964,000

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

32,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

192,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

589,965

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

14,252

Minnesota

Lisa Doyle and Julie Olson, Minneapolis

Lisa’s daughter Julie is 23 years old and a survivor of sexual assault. After her assault Julie was able to receive counseling because she was on her parents insurance. Additionally, Julie has a history of heart problems and has been diagnosed with Dysautonomia, a potentially debilitating disease that can cause blackouts and make it difficult or impossible to work. Lisa’s current employer provides great health insurance coverage but followed federal laws for students and so Julie's health care would have ended at the end of this year. They are grateful that Julie will be able to remain on her parent’s plan.

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Minnesota's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

94,900

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

63,700

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

747,000

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

3,463,000

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

3,463,000

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

11,400

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

65,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

251,783

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

7,836

Mississippi

Michael Story, Meridian

Michael Story of Meridian, Mississippi was uninsured for three years, has a pacemaker and could not obtain any health insurance coverage. After learning about the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, he applied to join the program and has been accepted.

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Mississippi's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

34,700

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

40,700

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

477,000

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

1,341,000

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

1,341,000

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

14,300

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

32,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

320,748

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

9,865

Missouri

Gail Wechsler, St. Louis

Gail and her husband have a son who will be graduating from college in December. They do not know whether he will have a job with health care benefits immediately, and he has a pre-existing condition. Gail is relieved to know that because of the Affordable Care Act, she will be able to keep her son on their health insurance after he graduates and will not have to worry about him going without insurance as a young adult.

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Missouri's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

94,300

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

82,100

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

961,000

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

3,289,000

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

3,289,000

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

20,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

82,600

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

307,872

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

8,395

Montana

Montana Rail Link

Montana Rail Link will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: “Montana Rail Link Inc. is very excited about the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, which will allow us to continue this plan for our early retirees and hold down costs.”

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Montana's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

26,000

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

13,600

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

160,000

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

512,000

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

512,000

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

4,340

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

15,900

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

57,356

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

2,178

Nebraska

Emily Schlichting, Omaha

Emily was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called Behcet’s Syndrome and regularly sees two rheumatologists, an opthamologist, a dermatologist, an internist and other specialists. She has always wanted to work for non-profit organizations and in public service, but some of these jobs don't offer the health insurance coverage she needs. This has forced her to factor health insurance into her future plans. Now that she can stay on her parents' plan, she has the freedom to pursue the career she wants while maintaining quality coverage.

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Nebraska's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

38,300

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

23,100

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

270,000

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

1,086,000

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

1,086,000

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

5,830

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

9,820

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

83,898

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

2,345

Nevada

Las Vegas Firefighters Health & Welfare Trust

The Las Vegas Firefighters will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and issued the following statement: “Providing our retired firefighters with health insurance is very important to our organization. This program helps us to continue coverage for our retirees.”

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Nevada's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

30,300

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

28,000

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

328,000

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

1,485,000

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

1,485,000

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

9,470

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

38,600

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

136,563

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

3,445

New Hampshire

Matt and Gail M. O'Brien, Keene

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In March of this year, Gail was diagnosed with high grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She had no health insurance. Thankfully, the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan was established. As a result, Gail now has insurance that will pay for her treatments and is responding very well.

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New Hampshire's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

22,600

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

17,400

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

204,000

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

910,000

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

910,000

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

3,480

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

16,300

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

55,918

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

1,204

New Jersey

Norma Byrne, Vineland

Norma has had an increased amount of prescription drug and medical bills and her $250 Medicare rebate check helped prevent her from having to pay for medication from her food budget.

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New Jersey's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

144,000

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

109,000

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

1,280,000

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

5,292,000

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

5,292,000

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

27,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

117,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

390,490

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

9,030

New Mexico

Kim Graham, Belen

Before enrolling in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, Kim had no health insurance because she and her husband were self-employed and could not afford coverage. She went to the doctor for a bone spur, and she was told that she had to have a fusion which would cost at least $100,000. While the hospital was helping her figure out options, she learned that she might qualify for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan. The day applications for the plan became available, state officials in New Mexico contacted Kim and encouraged her to apply. She was accepted into the pool on August 1st and is now able to receive treatment for her condition.

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New Mexico's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

25,700

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

25,000

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

292,000

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

853,000

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

853,000

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

13,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

24,400

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

145,024

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

4,510

New York

Mary Beth Anderson Goldblatt, Fort Montgomery

Mary Beth was laid off from her job in July, and finances were tight without her income. Thankfully, her family's health insurance remains with her husband's employer. Mary Beth's daughter Alison will graduate from college soon, and she is reassured to know that an additional health policy for her is a big expense she won't have to worry about because Alison can stay on her parents’ plan.

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New York's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

340,000

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

246,000

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

2,880,000

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

10,044,000

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

10,044,000

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

77,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

109

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

283,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

305,945

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

8,049

North Carolina

Natalie Hough, Hillsborough

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The Houghs own a small business in north Orange County. Their daughter Natalie became chronically ill in high school with a condition that requires costly medicine and procedures. The Houghs pay for a family policy, but it only covers some major medical procedures. With Natalie’s pre-existing condition, they were concerned that she might never be able to get good insurance coverage once she went off their medical policy. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, she can go to college and live as normal a life as her illness allows. Come graduation, she will have access to he coverage and care she needs on her own plan.

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North Carolina's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

124,000

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

119,000

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

1,390,000

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

4,627,000

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

4,627,000

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

37,300

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

119,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

633,485

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

20,712

North Dakota

Jennifer Restemayer, Bismarck

Jennifer's daughter, Allison, is 9 years old and was diagnosed seven years ago with a rare genetic disorder called Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I). She is administered an enzyme replacement therapy, but Allison has a $2 million lifetime max on her father’s health insurance policy and could be above $1.7 million of her lifetime max by the end of 2010. Under the Affordable Care Act, Allison will have the lifetime limit on care removed.

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North Dakota's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

17,700

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

9,050

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

106,000

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

403,000

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

403,000

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

2,630

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

6,320

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

28,864

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

595

Ohio

Cathy Lynn Howell Allen, Marblehead, OH

Cathy is a healthy and energetic small business owner who has recently purchased health insurance for the first time in many years. Considered “uninsurable” because of a history of Systemic Lupus, Cathy had been denied coverage several times though she has required very little medical treatment over the last two decades. “Nothing is more important to the success of my business than my personal health,” she says. “Without me working and paying the bills, my firm would close.” Cathy is now enrolled in the Ohio High Risk Pool which has given her peace of mind and less worry about losing her business or retirement because of the financial instability that goes with being uninsured.

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Ohio's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

147,000

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

156,000

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

1,830,000

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

6,675,000

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

6,675,000

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

35,500

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

176,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

667,376

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

17,130

Oklahoma

Rick Tinkler, Owasso

Rick is a retired aircraft mechanic who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and working on old cars. He received a $250 donut hole rebate check that helped him pay for his prescription drugs. The Affordable Care Act eliminates the donut hole by 2020.

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Oklahoma's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

54,400

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

49,100

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

575,000

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

1,739,000

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

1,739,000

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

14,500

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

25,800

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

657,150

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

12,179

Oregon

Jim Houser, Portland, OR

Jim Houser and his wife have owned an auto repair shop in Portland, Oregon for over 25 years, and it’s important to them to retain their employees and keep them healthy. They invest time, energy and money to train their workers and they don’t want to lose valuable employees. That’s why Jim has always provided health insurance to his employees. But in the last ten years, Jim has been forced to contend with skyrocketing premium increases, with premiums making up over 20 percent of his payroll. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Jim and small business owners like him are getting immediate relief. The health reform law provides tax credits for small businesses that offer employees health insurance. And small business owners like Jim are benefiting from the tax credit today. Jim estimates that the tax credits will save him over $10,000.

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Oregon's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

67,000

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

49,600

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

580,000

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

1,998,000

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

1,998,000

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

15,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

70,100

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

294,600

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

10,302

Pennsylvania

Joshua Lapps, Nazareth, PA

Josh is a graduate student and had insurance at school, but it didn't offer adequate coverage. Recently, he applied to rejoin his parents’ plan as a dependent and was accepted. Now, Josh will have higher-quality affordable coverage until he turns 26, allowing him to continue his studies with the peace of mind that he has the coverage he needs.

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Pennsylvania's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

179,000

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

189,000

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

2,210,000

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

7,419,000

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

7,419,000

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

32,100

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

154,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

482,366

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

17,086

Rhode Island

Lifespan Corporation, Providence

“The Rhode Island Lifespan Corporation will be participating in the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. The Senior Vice President for the Corporation said,“It’s a gift, we’re happy to have it, especially if we can help our employees.”

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Rhode Island's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

18,100

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

15,100

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

177,000

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

606,000

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

606,000

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

3,590

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

11,600

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

41,185

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

1,559

South Carolina

Joyce and Emma Morgan, Charleston, SC

Joyce has two children, ages 19 and 22. Joyce's 22 year old daughter Emma is currently on her father's policy, and the family is relieved that she’ll be to remain on it until she's 26. Without the Affordable Care Act, she would have lost her coverage this December.

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South Carolina's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

57,900

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

61,000

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

714,000

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

2,276,000

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

2,276,000

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

18,100

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

58,500

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

344,109

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

10,919

South Dakota

Kayla Ann Holmstrom, Brookings

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When Kayla was just 9 years old, she was in a motorcycle accident. While her insurance plan covered her medical expenses, she contracted chronic osteomyelitis, a chronic bone infection. Since contracting the disease she has had over 25 surgeries on her leg. Kayla is now 22 years old and a full time nursing student at South Dakota State University, but in five months, she would have lost her coverage. The new law will make it possible for Kayla to remain on her parents' plan.

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South Dakota's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

19,900

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

11,200

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

131,000

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

471,000

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

471,000

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

2,810

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

6,360

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

31,317

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

717

Tennessee

Rynn Dupes, Knoxville

After Rynn graduated from college, she took a temporary job with no benefits. The Affordable Health Care Act will allow her to remain on her parents' health insurance plan until she turns 26.

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Tennessee's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

71,900

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

85,00

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

995,000

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

3,168,000

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

3,168,000

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

23,100

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

84,700

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

330,932

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

11,072

Texas

James Howard, Katy

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James Howard was diagnosed with brain cancer in March and later thought his lack of health insurance was a death sentence. Fortunately, he was able to join the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan and is now getting the treatment he needs.

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Texas's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

293,000

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

237,000

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

2,780,000

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

11,765,000

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

11,765,000

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

161,000

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

207,000

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

1,798,314

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

52,537

Utah

Betsy Burton, Salt Lake City

Betsy started the King's English book store 33 years ago in the Salt Lake neighborhood and pays the full cost of health benefits for many of her employees, even as premium costs rise. She feels very strongly about providing insurance to her employees and is thrilled that the new tax credits in the law will make it easier for her to give them the benefits they have earned and deserve.

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Utah's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

40,500

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

22,400

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

262,000

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

1,633,000

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

1,633,000

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

11,600

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

38,500

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

138,918

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

4,129

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.

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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:

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

Virginia

Paul Brayshaw, Falls Church

Having hemophilia all his life, Paul understood the importance of a job with good health insurance benefits and sought work in the federal government. After five years, Paul left his position in government and enrolled in a health insurance continuation of coverage which lasted eighteen months. When this extension ran out he enrolled in an individual plan in Virginia with a $1 million cap. In three years, Paul exhausted this policy because of costs related to the treatment of hemophilia. With options to change jobs, move to another state, or apply for disability status, Paul was faced with some very tough decisions. As it turned out, the company where Paul works enrolled him in an employee plan with a $6 million cap; Paul has already used about $1 million worth of coverage. The Affordable Care Act will lift this cap on how much health care he can receive.

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Virginia's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

14,400

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

91,500

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

1,070,000

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

4,661,000

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

4,661,000

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

25,800

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program :

82,100

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

372,470

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

9,629

Washington

Janine Marie Vaughn, Spokane

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Janine owns a vintage lighting restoration, manufacturing, and retail shop in Spokane, Washington that has been in business for the last 11 years. She provides health insurance to her full-time employees and the new small business tax credits in the Affordable Care Act will make it easier for her to afford the cost of insurance.

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Washington's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

106,000

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

76,600

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

897,000

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

3,756,000

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

3,756,000

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

20,500

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

94,200

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

295,662

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

8,271

West Virginia

Sam Hickman, Charleston

Sam Hickman's son is 23, married and uninsured. Sam is happy that he will be able to add his son to his plan and get the peace of mind that comes with knowing his child will be protected if he gets sick or has an accident.

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West Virginia's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

22,400

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

31,700

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

372,000

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

907,000

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

907,000

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

6,990

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

41,500

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

121,635

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

3,781

Wisconsin

Tracy Wirtanen, Appleton

Tracy's son, Sami Wirtanen-DeBenedet, has Neurofibromatosis, a disorder that affects 1 in 3,000 children that causes tumors to grow anywhere in the body. Because there is no cure for the condition itself, the only therapy for people with neurofibromatosis is a program of treatment by a team of specialists to manage symptoms or complications. Surgery may also be needed when the tumors compress organs or other structures. Tracy's plan currently has a lifetime limit on care that Sami could easily reach with his condition. Under the Affordable Care Act, Sami's plan will be banned from imposing a lifetime limit on his care.

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Wisconsin's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

89,000

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

74,400

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

871,000

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

3,566,000

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

3,566,000

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

14,700

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

71,600

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

205,987

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

4,252

Wyoming

Farrah D. Rhea, Pinedale

Farrah’s oldest son has a form of Muscular Dystrophy called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (commonly referred to as SMA) which causes significant muscle weakness and worsens over time. He is 4 years old and has already reached $504,000 in benefits paid from an insurance plan that has a lifetime limit of $2 million. The Affordable Care Act will eliminate the $2 million cap, allowing him to receive all the care and coverage he will need.

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Wyoming's Numbers

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Small businesses who may be eligible for tax credits this year:

13,800

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

6,470

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

75,800

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

304,000

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

304,000

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

1,980

Number of employers that have been approved for the early retiree reinsurance program as of August 31:

Number of early retirees who could benefit from the reinsurance program:

5,930

Number of new enrollees with Medicaid expansion:

29,899

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

683