AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Coverage: Rhode Islanders shopping for 2027 ACA plans may qualify for state premium aid as federal subsidies shrink. Assistance varies by income, and marketplace premiums rose sharply in 2026. Infectious Disease: Flu cases are climbing early across the country, with Massachusetts and New Jersey reporting moderate activity. The CDC also reports measles cases in Rhode Island as the national total continues to rise. Nursing Home Oversight: Attorney General Peter Neronha is urging state health officials to reject the sale of three Rhode Island nursing facilities to New Jersey-based Advinia Care. Medicaid Funding: Neighborhood Health is suing Rhode Island, alleging more than $100 million in overdue Medicaid reimbursements. Mental Health: URI earned a national honor for student mental health services, while a Rhode Island lawmaker warns the 988 crisis line needs sustained funding to keep answering calls and texts. Food Safety: A raw cheddar recall has expanded across 12 states over possible Listeria contamination.
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