Healthcare

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2026

SB 2462: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits spread pricing by PBMs, lowering drug costs and improving patient affordability - directly supports healthcare access and cost containment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 3, 2026

SB 2385: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Prohibits the Rhode Island medical assistance program from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol for the coverage of a medication classified as an anticonvulsant or antipsychotic.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves prior authorization barriers for antipsychotic/anticonvulsant coverage, improving access to essential mental health treatments under medical assistance program.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2253: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes third-party payments toward out-of-pocket maximums, reducing patient costs and improving access to prescription drug coverage under health plans.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2871: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates state funding for blood pressure monitoring for pregnant women, representing increased public service funding and fiscal investment in essential healthcare programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates state-funded blood pressure monitoring for pregnant individuals, expanding healthcare access and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2110: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN RELIEF FUND

Establishes Children's Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund to provide finance assistance to families for medical expenses not covered by state or federal programs or insurance contract.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new state fund for medical assistance, increasing government spending on public health services per bill's funding allocation.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund to cover uncovered medical costs for children's catastrophic illnesses, expanding financial healthcare access and filling coverage gaps.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 2340: AN ACT RELATING TO MAKING REVISED APPROPRIATIONS IN SUPPORT OF FY 2026 RELATING TO ROGER WILLIAMS MEDICAL CENTER AND OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOSPITAL AND AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND TO PROVIDE FINANCING SUPPORT TO ASSIST THE SALE OF THE HOSPITALS TO CHARTERCARE HEALTH OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.

SB 2340 authorizes the state of Rhode Island to provide up to $18 million in financing support to assist the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital to CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc. The bill creates a debt service reserve fund or credit facility to bolster bond financing for this acquisition, ensuring the hospitals' financial viability. This support directly affects the two hospitals (which served over 110,000 annual emergency and outpatient visits) and CharterCARE as the buyer, while preserving approximately 2,700 jobs. The state’s contribution is capped at $18 million and requires annual legislative appropriations, with funds reverting to the state budget if unused.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $18M state financing for hospital sale, directly increasing public spending to ensure healthcare facility viability and service continuity.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $18M state financing to support hospital acquisition and financial viability, ensuring continued healthcare services for 110k+ annual patients.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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