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5/1/2020
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Senator Lombardi calls on Blue Cross to delay premium hike until after pandemic
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STATE HOUSE — As many Rhode Islanders continue to struggle financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Frank S. Lombardi (D-Dist. 26, Cranston) is calling upon Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to hold off on premium increases for the duration of the crisis.
“I’ve heard from a large number of constituents who are worried about their ability to pay the rate hikes,” said Senator Lombardi. “I’m calling on Blue Cross and other health insurance carriers to hold off on those premium increases until after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. Everyone is making sacrifices during this pandemic, and I don’t think a delay in the increases is too much to ask, especially if it helps Rhode Islanders who are in dire financial straits to feed their families.”
Other companies and government agencies have delayed certain payments because of the pandemic. The state income tax deadline was pushed off until July 15, and many municipalities have followed suit. Also, the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission has approved temporary stops on utility shutoffs and collection efforts.
For more information, contact:
Daniel Trafford, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-1922
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