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RI S2562
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alana DiMario
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AI Summary
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Beginning calendar year 2026, health insurers must pay an additional $30 million assessment to support primary care and critical healthcare programs, including MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines
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MomsPRN and PediPRN are statewide psychiatry resource network programs that provide psychiatric consultation and workforce development to primary and specialty care providers for mental health concerns in children, perinatal patients, and mothers
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The existing restricted receipt "PRN account" is eliminated and replaced with direct Department of Health management of program funds, with assessments deposited as general revenues
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Previous requirements for annual reporting to the General Assembly and detailed cost disclosures to insurers are removed
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The act takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Includes both the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines in the healthcare services funding contributions payable by health insurers.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
2/13/2026