This week, in our RhodyVotes ’16 election coverage, we aired a conversation with Republicans about why they do, or do not, support Donald Trump. One…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Nov. 1
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island, Nov. 1: OPEN ENROLLMENT: Today (Nov. 1) is the beginning of open enrollment for health insurance…
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RI Revenue And Caseload Estimating Begins On Smith Hill With Health, Cash Assistance Programs
On Smith Hill, the heads of state agencies begin briefings on their budgets so far this year and their future spending projections.
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 25
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: BENEFITS/UHIP: State lawmakers grilled staff from the Departments of Human Services and…
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Lawmakers Demand Answers On UHIP’s Rocky Rollout
State lawmakers grilled staff from the Departments of Human Services and Administration about what they deemed the “botched” rollout of a new state…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 18
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: UHIP: Rhode Island’s new benefits system continues to report problems and successes serving clients….
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DHS Responds To Critics Of “Botched” System Roll Out
Department of Human Services officials say they’re working with federal agencies to address concerns about the rocky roll out of a new computer system…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 11
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: DHS SYSTEM: Officials report some ongoing problems with the state’s new online benefits system, and…
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DHS Working To Resolve System Snags For Food Stamps, Other Benefits
State officials are responding to problems with the state’s brand new health and human services computer system. The multi-million dollar system has…
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The Pulse: Clinton And Trump, What About Health Care?
The presidential candidates debated for the first time Monday night, and health care barely got a mention. Health care hasn’t exactly been in the…