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Rhode Island Medicare Debate Splits Along Party Lines
The state faces two basic Medicare plans for the elderly. Governor Chafee’s proposal seeks hospital and physician coverage funded by state and federal dollars, while a Democratic commission offers broader benefits and new funding options including a wage tax or cigarette tax. The GOP favors the governor’s plan with caution, insisting on later cost clarity.
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Blue Cross Hospital
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Blue Cross Physicians Service
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