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RI S2467
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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Health insurers prohibited from requiring prior authorization for in-network inpatient and outpatient mental health or substance use disorder services
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Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner authorized to promulgate rules, conduct oversight, and impose fines for violations
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Amends existing Rhode Island law (Chapter 27-38.2) governing insurance coverage for mental illness and substance use disorders
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Prohibits health insurance providers from requiring preauthorization for in-network mental health or substance use disorder services.
Insurance
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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