Donald Carcieri on Health Care

Republican RI Governor

Use untapped tobacco monies; help Medicare beneficiaries

When the federal government experienced difficulties implementing the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program for seniors, state officials stepped in to ensure that all eligible Rhode Island beneficiaries received the medications they need and deserve.

[Also], the Governor has proposed the creation of a new insurance product for individuals and small businesses called "Select Care," which would be less expensive than anything currently available, using untapped tobacco settlement monies

Source: Campaign website, www.carcieriforgovernor.com, "Issues" Nov 7, 2006

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