Healthcare (Long-Term Care)

in committee · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 13, 2026

SB 3085: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

This bill establishes a long-term care reform system in Rhode Island that prioritizes funding for home and community-based services over institutional care for people aged 65 and older and adults with disabilities. It directs the state to allocate at least 50% of Medicaid long-term care funding toward community-based options while maintaining financial stability for existing services. The legislation creates a tiered eligibility system with common income standards for both institutional and home-based care, and includes protections for current nursing home residents who might otherwise lose coverage if they transition to community settings. Additionally, the bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for assisted living services by 13% starting in 2027 and consolidates various home and community-based service programs into a single system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prioritizes funding for home and community-based services over institutional care, expands access to long-term care options, and maintains financial stability for existing services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 9, 2026

HB 7928: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT

Establishes, encourages and supports the establishment of family councils and resident councils in managed residential communities providing assisted living services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes resident councils in assisted living facilities to enhance oversight and resident involvement, supporting patient-centered care standards within healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 7861: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES

Prohibits the use of genetic information for purposes of determining eligibility, setting premium rates, or imposing preexisting condition exclusions for life insurance, disability insurance, or long-term care insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits genetic discrimination in life/disability/long-term care insurance, protecting patient access to coverage and preventing unfair premium practices.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Long-Term Care

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2571: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT

Requires annual inspections of those assisted living residences which contain units licensed to treat residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires annual inspections for Alzheimer's/dementia care facilities, enhancing safety standards and protecting residents in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7624: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE LICENSING ACT

Requires annual inspections of those assisted living residences which contain units licensed to treat residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual inspections for dementia care facilities, enhancing safety standards and patient protection in healthcare settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 19, 2026

HB 7927: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- ELECTRONIC MONITORING IN NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Requires a nursing and assisted living facility to allow its residents to connect their electronic monitoring devices to its internet service without incurring any extra cost or charges.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves cost barriers for electronic monitoring devices in facilities, improving patient access to health monitoring tools.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires facilities to allow residents' electronic monitoring devices to connect to internet without extra cost, expanding internet access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Apr 9, 2026

HB 8214: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY-- DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR NEW HEALTHCARE EQUIPMENT AND NEW INSTITUTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of new home care provider, home nursing care provider and hospice provider licenses prior to 7/1/2031, and provides for health systems planning specific to these provider licenses during the moratorium by the DOH.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill imposes moratorium on new home care/hospice provider licenses (2023-2031), restricting new service providers and limiting patient access to these healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 7759: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

HB 7759 gives nursing home patients and their estates the right to sue nursing homes that violate their rights under existing state law. It allows them to seek actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees if they win a lawsuit. Nursing homes that fail to post required information or break the rules face criminal penalties, including fines up to $500 or up to six months in jail. The Department of Health can also enforce the law by taking legal action on behalf of the state. The bill applies to all nursing homes in the state and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects nursing home patient rights by enabling lawsuits for violations and imposing penalties on non-compliant facilities, strengthening patient safety in healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 8218: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM

Establishes the Medicaid fee-for-service reimbursement rates set by the general assembly as the rate floor for Medicaid managed care by home care, home nursing care and hospice providers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicaid managed care rate floor for home care/nursing/hospice providers, ensuring adequate reimbursement to strengthen service access and provider stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Medicaid

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in committee · Rhode Island · House Jan 21, 2026

HB 7246: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Disregards the limitations on trusts if the person has purchased long-term-care-insurance with a coverage payout amount equal to the average cost of long-term care in the State of Rhode Island.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves trust restrictions for long-term care insurance holders, expanding access to medical assistance under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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