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RI H7348

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Place

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Health insurers must reimburse independent healthcare facilities at the same rate as hospital-affiliated facilities when identical services are provided

  • Applies to all health insurance contracts, plans, and policies delivered, issued, or renewed in Rhode Island, subject to federal law

  • Covers multiple insurer types: accident and sickness insurers, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations

  • Health insurance commissioner is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations for administration and enforcement

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Services1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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