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RI S2671
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified lactation counselors for childbearing families and infants from birth to 12 months old
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Reimbursement rates must follow Medicaid methodologies applicable to other maternal and child health providers for comparable services
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Prohibits requiring physician supervision, signature, or referral unless the same requirement applies to other providers for identical services
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Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) must establish credentialing and enrollment requirements for lactation counselors as Medicaid providers
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EOHHS must collect and report utilization and expenditure data annually beginning July 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Requires Medicaid to cover services by licensed certified lactation counselors and EOHHS to oversee and implement the program and track related costs and use. It also ensures reimbursement consistent with similar providers.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
2/27/2026