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Rhode Island's Medicaid Crisis Deepens | Providence News
Rhode Island’s Medicaid is ballooning faster than the state’s revenue, now consuming over a third of the budget—despite not having the highest per-person costs nationally. Broad eligibility and optional adult benefits drive spending, and even with 30,000 people expected to drop off under new federal rules, costs will still surge. Long-term care for developmental disabilities and home-based care are the biggest cost drivers, while appointment access remains shockingly low—under 20% for primary and pediatric care. The state’s facing a tough balancing act: funding a massive program that’s…
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