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RI S2811
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Dipalma
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AI Summary
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Creates the Rhode Island Protect Our Healthcare Act of 2026 to provide healthcare services to uninsured residents who cannot afford coverage or pay for their own care
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Appropriates $53.2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) and $109.6 million annually for fiscal year 2028 and thereafter
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Establishes a 7-member Uninsured Care Board chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including state health officials and appointees from the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker
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Creates a 9+ member advisory committee with representatives from community health centers, hospitals, free clinics, primary care providers, behavioral health providers, healthcare advocates, and consumers
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Authorizes the board to distribute funds to participating hospitals, community health centers, free clinics (including Rhode Island Free Clinic and Clínica Esperanza), and a new Uninsured Health Access Program covering primary care, mental health, specialty care, dental, imaging, labs, and prescription drugs
Legislative Description
Creates a publicly funded program for uninsured individuals requiring on an appropriation of $53,200,000 for fiscal year 2027 and an appropriation of 109,600,000 for fiscal year 2028 and every fiscal year thereafter.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
3/4/2026