Rhode Island Medicare

Carriers available through MedicareSolutions.com in the state of Rhode Island are Aetna, Huma, AARP, CIGNA, and First Health. To view information on specific plans, enter your zipcode above.

State Assistance Programs:

In 2009, 87% of Rhode Island Medicare users had prescription drug coverage; 67% had Part D. The Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE) program is an option for Part D beneficiaries.

The RIPAE program is a state run plan that pays a portion of Category A prescriptions which are used to treat Alzheimer's disease, arthritis, diabetes (including insulin and syringes for insulin injections), heart problems, depression, Parkinson's disease, high blood pressure, cancer, urinary incontinence, circulatory insufficiency, high cholesterol, asthma, and chronic respiratory conditions, osteoporosis, glaucoma, and prescription vitamins and mineral supplements for renal patients.

Coverage depends on income level and your household status.

In you fall under the lowest income level (single: $0-$20,934 or couples $0-$26,170) and you spend more than $1,500 in copayments during the State Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30) for Category A drugs, will have their medication 100% covered for the remainder of the fiscal year. Other benefits, such as a discount on telephone bills and cable television rates, are also available to RIPAE members with the lowest income level.

You are eligible if

• You are a resident of Rhode Island
• You are 65 years of age or older
• You are not eligible for Medicaid
• If you have a prescription drug benefit, you must terminate the benefit before using RIPAE

For more information you can call (401) 462-3000