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RI S2554
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Medicaid enrollment must be maintained for the first 30 days of incarceration for individuals already enrolled upon entry; those not enrolled must be assessed and enrolled with consent during this period
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After the first 30 days of incarceration, Medicaid enrollment may be suspended, but must be reactivated 30 days prior to release when possible
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Executive Office of Health and Human Services must apply for a federal Section 1115 demonstration waiver within 90 days of the act's effective date to provide Medicaid benefits for at least 30 days before an inmate's release
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Coverage includes assessments, psychosocial counseling, medications (including long-acting injectables), peer support services, discharge planning, and reentry services
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Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Requires that Medicaid enrollment be maintained or provided to all inmates in the first 30 days of incarceration at the adult correctional institutions within the department of corrections and the last 30 days of incarceration when possible.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/13/2026