As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance.  In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice.  If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.

For questions about:
Individual health insurance
Fully insured group health plan
Contact:
Insurance Division, Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
            (401) 222-2223
            http://www.dbr.state.ri.us/insurance.html

For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
            (866) 444-EBSA (3272)
            http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/

For questions about:
Medicaid (Rhode Island Medical Assistance Program)
RIte Care and RIte Share
Contact:
Rhode Island Department of Human Services
            (401) 462-5300
            http://www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/adults/dmadult.htm

For questions about:
RI Women’s Cancer Screening Program
Contact:
Rhode Island Cancer Control Program 
            (401) 222-6843          
http://www.health.ri.gov/disease/cancer/women-screening.php

For questions about:
Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service
            (866) 628-HCTC
            http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html

Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at
http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/