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RI H7463
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Evan Shanley
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AI Summary
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Resource eligibility limits for Medicaid long-term care services would increase to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples who reside at home
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Annual inflation increases for home-care, home nursing care, and hospice provider base rates would be eliminated starting July 1, 2025
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The secretary of EOHHS would be authorized to obtain any state plan or waiver authorities necessary to implement the new financial eligibility criteria
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Changes apply to beneficiaries receiving home and community waiver services to help them maintain resources for housing maintenance and unanticipated housing-related costs
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Act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
1/30/2026