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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 7347: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLimits prior authorization barriers for rehab/habilitative services and chronic pain care, improving patient access to timely treatment.85% confidence

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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7075: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- THE MATTHEW FEDERICO DIABETIC SAFETY ACT

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon treatments without cost-sharing, expanding access to critical diabetes care and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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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

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died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2241: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid reimbursement to graduate student interns, increasing provider access and funding for healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HR 7400: JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM

Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $118,422 to fund Rhode Island's Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program, directly supporting state budget allocation for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Rhode Island's Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program, supporting beneficiary access and rights in healthcare coverage.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Medicaid Medicare

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2116: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES

Permits a nurse who has the appropriate knowledge, credentials and clinical competency, to provide home services foot care, which includes routine foot and nail care, as well as implementing a plan of care that includes hygiene and fingernails.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePermits certified foot care nurses to provide at-home routine foot care, expanding patient access to essential health services without restricting coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 7357: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- SENSITIVE HEALTHCARE INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT

HB 7357 creates the "Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act" to protect sensitive health information in Rhode Island. It directly affects residents whose data relates to gender-affirming care or reproductive health, and the healthcare providers or businesses handling that data. The law requires explicit, opt-in consent for collecting such data, prohibits deceptive practices for obtaining consent, and defines protected data to include not only direct health information but also derived data (like location patterns or algorithmic inferences) tied to these services. It explicitly excludes publicly available or de-identified research data from coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient data privacy for reproductive/gender-affirming care, aligning with patient rights and healthcare protection in sensitive health services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProtects sensitive health data privacy through explicit consent requirements, directly aligning with technology data privacy safeguards in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Data Privacy

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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 7275: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to cover certified midwife services, expanding maternal healthcare access and aligning with coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 7426: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSE ANESTHETISTS

HB 7426 allows nurse anesthetists with two or more years of supervised experience to practice independently without physician oversight for anesthesia care. It defines "non-supervised CRNAs" and grants them authority to administer anesthesia, manage patient care, and issue medication orders (with written guidelines for certain actions), while requiring hospitals to permit this independent practice. The bill also mandates the state health department to seek a Medicaid waiver by September 2026 to update reimbursement policies for CRNAs under Medicaid. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows CRNAs to practice independently, expanding access to anesthesia services without physician oversight and requiring hospital permits, improving patient access to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medicaid Medical Licensing

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 10, 2026

SB 2032: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

SB 2032 prohibits health insurance plans in Rhode Island from requiring patients to pay copays, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic or supplemental breast examinations. It specifically covers exams used to evaluate abnormalities (diagnostic) or screen for breast cancer in high-risk individuals (supplemental), based on medical history or risk factors. The law applies to all group and individual health insurance plans, including those offered by health maintenance organizations and nonprofit health corporations. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, ensuring these exams are fully covered without cost-sharing for enrollees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits copays/deductibles for breast cancer screenings, improving access to diagnostic/supplemental exams for high-risk patients under insurance plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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