Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE ADMINISTRATIVE FAIRNESS ACT
Prohibits payers from requiring uncompensated referral coordination by primary care providers, require either elimination of referral prior authorizations, and prevent denial of lab coverage based solely on diagnostic coding differences.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-20 | Latest Action | Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7111 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRODUCER LICENSING ACT | in_committee |
| HB 7330 | AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITS | in_committee |
| HB 7478 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- HOMEOWNER CASUALTY INSURANCE BILL OF RIGHTS | introduced |
| HB 7858 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.) | introduced |
| HB 7859 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES | introduced |
| HB 7860 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES | introduced |
| HB 7861 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES AND RESERVES | introduced |
| HB 7865 | AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- WEATHER-RELATED LOSSES | introduced |