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HB 8135

Rhode Island - Session 2026

House in_committee 2026-03-24
Healthcare Insurance / Consumer Protection
Bill Details

Title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Summary

Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.

Sponsor
Casimiro
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-24 Status in_committee
2026-03-24 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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