SB 2378

Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: introduced. Latest action: June 18, 2026.

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

Bill ID RI-2026-SB-2378
Session 2026
Status introduced
Senate introduced 2026-06-18
Healthcare
Summary

Authorizes an increase in resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term-care needs who reside at home and requires semi-annual reports from Medicaid certified assisted living facilities and adult day service providers to the EOHHS.

Sponsor
Vargas
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-18 Status introduced
2026-06-18 Latest Action Transmitted to Governor
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