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RI S2877
Bill
Status
3/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Murray
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AI Summary
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Caps out-of-pocket costs for insulin administration and glucose monitoring equipment and supplies at $25 per 30-day supply, or $25 per item for equipment designed to last longer than 30 days
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Eliminates annual deductibles for diabetes equipment and supplies, effective January 1, 2027
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Applies to all individual and group health insurance policies, nonprofit hospital and medical service corporations, health maintenance organizations, and Rhode Island state employee health plans
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Includes an exception for Health Savings Account (HSA) holders: the cost cap only applies after the deductible is met if applying it earlier would cause HSA ineligibility under federal law
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Amends four existing insurance code sections (27-18-38, 27-19-35, 27-20-30, 27-41-44) and adds a new section (36-12-2.6) for state employee coverage
Legislative Description
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.
Insurance
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/4/2026