Healthcare (Insurance)

died · Rhode Island · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 2255: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- RHODE ISLAND INDIVIDUAL MARKET AFFORDABILITY ACT OF 2026

Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a program to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low/moderate-income individuals in the health insurance market, directly expanding access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2254: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House May 5, 2026

HB 7323: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires every individual or group health insurance contract effective on or after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage to the insured and the insured's spouse and dependents for all FDA-approved contraceptive drugs, devices and other products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, expanding reproductive health access and strengthening coverage requirements under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7348: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Mandates all health insurance contracts, plans, or policies provide the same reimbursement to independent healthcare facilities as that of hospital affiliated facilities where the same healthcare service is provided.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal reimbursement for independent facilities vs. hospital-affiliated ones, improving access and financial parity for providers and patients under insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Insurance

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signed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SB 2379: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Commencing January 1, 2027, mandates insurers provide health insurance coverage without cost-share requirements for vaccinations recommended by the DOH and mandates the coverage for the medical assistance program and managed care organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost vaccination coverage for insurers and medical programs, expanding access to preventive care per DOH recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

died · Rhode Island · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 7268: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- SMALL EMPLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE AVAILABILITY ACT

Amends the definition of "small employer" for purposes of the small employer health insurance availability act to mean a business employing less than one hundred (100) employees rather than fifty (50) employees.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands small employer eligibility from 50 to 100 employees, increasing access to health insurance coverage for more businesses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands health insurance eligibility for more small employers, increasing access to employee benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Tags Small Business

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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

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 7277: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES

Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for lactation services, expanding maternal health access without barriers like duplicate payments or supervision requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Rhode Island · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 7427: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- THE PRIMARY CARE PRESERVATION ACT

Prohibits health insurance companies or other payors from including in physician participation agreements any provisions that restrict or prevent a physician from charging patients reasonable administrative or operational fees to support overhead.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits insurers from restricting physician fees for overhead, enabling providers to sustain operations and maintain access to care without financial barriers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medical Licensing Primary Care

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passed · Rhode Island · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2118: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PRIMARY CARE TRAINING SITES PROGRAM

Allows the office of health insurance commissioner (OHIC) as the state agency that has the authority to designate patient-centered medical home (PCMH) care to obtain maximal health outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDesignates PCMH sites via OHIC to improve primary care coordination and health outcomes, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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