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RI H7275
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Stewart
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AI Summary
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Health insurance plans delivered, issued, or renewed in Rhode Island on or after January 1, 2027 must cover services provided by certified professional midwives (CPMs) who hold NARM certification and state licensure
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Insurers cannot require physician supervision, signature, or referral as a condition of reimbursement for CPM services unless those requirements apply equally to other healthcare provider categories
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Insurers must report utilization and cost data related to CPM services to the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner by July 1, 2027 and annually thereafter
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Exempted from the mandate are limited benefit policies including hospital confinement indemnity, disability income, accident-only, long-term care, Medicare supplement, and specified disease indemnity plans
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Coverage applies to services within the CPM's area of professional competence as defined by standards developed by the Midwives Alliance of North America in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Health
Legislative Description
Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
Insurance
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/3/2026