AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACT
This bill amends Rhode Island's Healthcare Services Funding Plan Act to require health insurers to contribute an additional $30 million annually starting in 2026 to support the MomsPRN and PediPRN teleconsultation lines. These programs provide mental health consultation and referral services to pediatric, perinatal, and primary care providers through telephone hotlines. The funding is collected from insurers based on their number of enrollees and deposited into a restricted account managed by the Department of Health. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health submit annual reports on program costs and provides insurers with access to detailed cost information upon request.
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died
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026
Committee
05/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Mar 11, 2026
Introduced
03/11/2026 Introduced, referred to House Finance
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10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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