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.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 10, 2026, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about the autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The bill aims to highlight the need for better public understanding of lupus symptoms and improved access to specialized medical care for patients. Additionally, the resolution encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and similar organizations dedicated to research and patient support. The Secretary of State will officially send a copy of this proclamation to the foundation to formalize the state's recognition of the cause.
Requires the state investment commission to create a capital access initiative to expand potential investment opportunities for the state’s pension fund and engage qualified but traditionally underrepresented investment managers.
Exempts individual retirement accounts as a countable resource for public assistance. This act also prohibits the state as a creditor against an ABLE account in the event of death of a beneficiary.
Provides that the commissioner of elementary and secondary education would direct all local education agencies to select one of the identified high-quality curricula and materials for science and technology no later than June 30, 2027.
Maddy summarySB 2563 mandates an independent study by Rhode Island's auditor general to evaluate whether consolidating Medicaid prescription drug management would save costs and improve transparency. The study must compare four models used by other states, including single statewide drug lists (like Connecticut) or direct state contracting (like Kentucky), and assess impacts on state spending, pharmacy rebates, and beneficiary access. It requires full data access from pharmacy benefit managers and related entities - bypassing contractual confidentiality - to ensure the analysis uses complete information on drug expenditures and rebates. This bill directly affects Rhode Island's Medicaid program, which covers children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families, by setting the stage for potential future changes to drug management.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 2026 as "National Women's Health Month" within the State of Rhode Island. The measure highlights the importance of proactive healthcare, early disease detection, and lifestyle habits for women of all ages. It directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the Governor and the Department of Health to formalize the observance.
Strengthens enforcement of the state's pharmacy audit law by clarifying and tightening audit procedures to ensure pharmacy audits are conducted fairly and transparently.
Allows a party to condition a transaction by electronic means on their stated desire to obtain and receive a written copy of the document in English or Spanish before electronic execution of the agreement or performance is required of the party.
Establishes the Rhode Island education funding and accountability act, which would include a totally revised and revamped formula for funding all levels of public education in Rhode Island.
