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RI S3027
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Dimitri
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AI Summary
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Licensed assisted living communities are not required to hold a residential unit for a Medicaid-eligible resident temporarily absent due to hospitalization or skilled nursing facility admission for more than 10 days, unless Medicaid bed hold payments are provided
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For required bed holds beyond 10 days, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services must pay assisted living communities at least 50% of the resident's assessed Medicaid assisted living reimbursement rate
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No assisted living community can be required to maintain an unpaid bed hold for a Medicaid resident exceeding 45 days total, regardless of whether the resident is expected to return
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Provisions apply only when the facility has received written notice that the resident is reasonably expected to return to the assisted living setting
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Takes effect upon passage and applies to Medicaid-assisted living residents absent on or after July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Provides that licensed assisted living community is not required to hold a residential unit for a Medicare-eligible resident absent from the facility for a period exceeding 10 days unless EOHHS provides payment to the facility to hold the bed.
Human Services
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
3/5/2026