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RI S2379
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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Requires all health insurance policies issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2027 to cover vaccinations recommended by the Rhode Island Department of Health without any cost-sharing for patients
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Applies to accident and sickness insurance, nonprofit hospital service corporations, nonprofit medical service corporations, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
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Extends the same no-cost vaccination coverage mandate to Medicaid beneficiaries (both fee-for-service and managed care) and Medicaid managed care organizations, to the extent permitted by federal law
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Requires state employee and retiree health benefit programs to provide vaccination coverage without cost-sharing starting January 1, 2027
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Grants the Director of the Department of Health authority to determine which vaccines are necessary to protect public health, expanding beyond just ACIP and AAP recommendations, and removes the "to the extent permitted by available funds" limitation on the immunization program
Legislative Description
Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.
Health And Safety
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
2/26/2026