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RI S2241
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alana DiMario
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AI Summary
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Medicaid reimbursement would cover mental health services provided by graduate student interns formally assigned by accredited colleges/universities to agencies or facilities for clinical training
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Graduate student interns would be permitted to receive compensation from reimbursed hours, while supervising organizations could retain a portion to cover supervisory expenses
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Eligible clinical trainees must either be working toward licensure/board certification as a mental health professional or be enrolled in a bona fide field placement or internship program
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Adds new section 40-8-33 to Rhode Island General Laws Chapter 40-8 (Medical Assistance)
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
1/23/2026