Rhode Island Medicare
Carriers available through MedicareSolutions.com in the state of Rhode Island are Humana, 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 covers a percentage of Category A prescription medications. Category A medications treat Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, Parkinson’s Disease, heart conditions, cancer, osteoporosis, depression, arthritis, and several other conditions. These may include asthma, high cholesterol, and glaucoma.
Coverage depends on income level and your household status.
|
Single Person |
Married Couple |
State Pays |
You Pay |
|
$0 to $20,934 |
$0 to $26,170 |
60% |
40% |
|
$20,935 to $26,279 |
$26,171 to $32,851 |
30% |
70% |
|
$26,280 to $45,991 |
$32,852 to $52,561 |
15% |
85% |
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
