Protest Lifespan Closings June 11

On June 11, there will be a protest held at Rhode Island Hospital.  The action comes after it was announced that the medical conglomerate plans to close six treatment facilities for addiction.  This is occurring in conjunction with the proposed cuts to Medicaid made by Gov. Raimondo recently.  Rhode Island, rated as one of the most successful states in the implementation of the Afordable Care Act, has seen its Medicaid rolls expand significantly as a result of the healthcare reform.  The cuts in subsidies are expected to make a significant impact on the way low-income Rhode Islanders obtain medical treatment.  This also occurs simultaneously with a major Supreme Court decision regarding federal subsidies to the insurance exchanges created by the reforms.  In that case, the Plaintiffs argue that the federal government overstepped its authority by going into states that refused to implement the new law and creating federally-run exchanges.  If the Court were to rule in favor of the Plaintiffs, it could result in a major funding gap for those who lived without health coverage prior to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Parties interested in attending the protest can learn more at (https://www.facebook.com/events/785683471537590/).