RI H8183

Requires the fiscal year 2027 state budget to include an additional $117,600,000 to fund rate increases for social and human service providers, with $46,400,000 coming from general revenues

Funding is tied to the rate increase recommendations from the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner's required rate review completed in September 2025

Adds a new requirement for a one-time report by September 1, 2026, with recommendations for adjustments to primary care services reimbursement and financing across Medicaid, Medicare, commercial, and alternative payment systems

Amends existing law that established biennial rate reviews for social and human service programs contracted with DCYF, BHDDH, DHS, DOH, and Medicaid

Takes effect upon passage