Healthcare (Medicaid · Children)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2542: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates increased state Medicaid funding via general revenue, boosting public health spending. Explicitly requires additional budget allocation for pediatric care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding coverage and funding for children/pregnant women healthcare access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Children's Health Medicaid Medicare Tags Children

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7693: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN

Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates for pediatric services, directly funding an essential public health program.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare for pediatric services, expanding access and funding for children's healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Children's Health Medicaid Medicare Tags Children

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