HB 8218

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 5, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE--LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8218
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-05-05
Healthcare
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Serpa
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-05 Status in_committee
2026-05-05 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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