Changes utility company billing practices so that when a gas electric utility changes their customer billing, they would be required to file a copy of the new bill with the PUC for approval, with a complete explanation of the changes.
Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.
Phases in modifications to federal adjusted gross income over a 4 year period for social security income, from 25% up to 100%, beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
This resolution would amend the commission name, membership, appointment process, purpose, funding allowance designation, timeline for membership, and meeting schedules.
Authorizes emergency medical service agencies to transport individuals to alternative facilities for treatment and permits licensed providers for mental health disorders to treat patients within the community.
Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to present to the general assembly a plan for the realignment of state hospitals into a department of hospitals no later than September 1, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a price cap for prescription drugs purchased by the state, public health plans, and private ERISA plans that choose to join the program. It requires these entities to pay no more than a specific "maximum fair price" set by the federal government for certain drugs, while still allowing pharmacies to charge a separate fee for dispensing the medication. Participating organizations must report any money saved from these lower prices to the insurance commissioner and use those funds to reduce costs for their members or promote health equity. The law also mandates that drug sellers maintain a local office in Rhode Island and authorizes the attorney general to impose fines on anyone who violates the pricing rules.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance plans to cover mobile response and stabilization services for children and youth up to 18 years old experiencing acute mental health crises. These services involve rapid on-site assessment and early intervention for issues such as aggression, self-injury, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and severe family conflict. The legislation mandates that these mobile services be treated the same as other behavioral health treatments regarding coverage, regardless of how they are billed. Insurance providers offering accident and sickness, nonprofit hospital, nonprofit medical service, or health maintenance organization plans must include this coverage starting January 1, 2025.
Requires insurance coverage for all community health workers' services to include health and promotion coaching, health education and training, health system navigation and resource coordination services, care planning and follow-up care recommendations.
Requires businesses that offer automatic subscription renewals/continuous service offers to provide consumers with notice to the consumer prior to their engagement in the contract along with notice of renewal of subscription/cancellation info. eff. 1/1/25
