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RI H7348
Bill
Status
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Place
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AI Summary
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Health insurers must reimburse independent healthcare facilities at the same rate as hospital-affiliated facilities when identical services are provided
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Applies to all health insurance contracts, plans, and policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Rhode Island, subject to federal law
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Covers multiple insurer types: accident and sickness insurers, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations
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Health insurance commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for administration and enforcement
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Mandates all health insurance contracts, plans, or policies provide the same reimbursement to independent healthcare facilities as that of hospital affiliated facilities where the same healthcare service is provided.
Insurance
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
1/28/2026