RIHCA Position Papers
Federally Funded Basic Health Program
Many healthcare policy makers, participants in the Rhode Island Healthcare Reform Commission and other Rhode
Islanders have been discussing whether to implement the Basic Health Program (BHP) option as part of Rhode Island
health reform. The BHP is the right choice for Rhode Island (see original November 2010 paper, attached). The
following are answers to questions that have been raised during these discussions and reasons why we believe BHP
remains the best choice.
Read more about why the Federally Funded Basic Health Program is the right choice for Rhode Island
For more information read: Why using the Basic Health Program to Make Coverage More Affordable to Low Income Households: A Promising Approach for Many States
RIHCA Testimony
Testimony of CEO and President, Jane Hayward
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