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H8587INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurance plans to cover medical treatments for peri-menopause and menopause symptoms starting in 2027.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·May 27, 2026 S3282INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill allows people with continuous health coverage to switch Medicare Supplement plans annually without being denied for medical reasons.Senate·Signed by Governor·May 12, 2026 H8405HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY MEDICAID RATESHealth InsuranceThis bill creates an automatic, annual inflation-based increase to Medicaid payments for assisted living facilities starting in 2026.House·Introduced, referred to House Finance·Apr 3, 2026 H8367

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INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurers to cover seven days of post-acute care without requiring prior authorization starting in 2027.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 27, 2026

H8352PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- INSURANCE BENEFITSHealth InsuranceThis bill allows retired state employees and teachers over 65 without Medicare to continue purchasing state group health insurance.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 25, 2026

H8327INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE ADMINISTRATIVE FAIRNESS ACTHealth InsuranceRequires health insurers to either pay primary care doctors for administrative referral work or remove prior authorization requirements.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

H8335INSURANCE -- MEDICAID AND COMMERCIAL PRIMARY CARE RATE ENHANCEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY ACTHealth InsuranceThis bill mandates that Medicaid and private insurers pay independent primary care doctors higher rates to match neighboring states.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 20, 2026

H8309INSURANCE -- FEE SCHEDULE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIR BILLING ACTHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurers to publish clear payment rates for doctors and prohibits penalizing doctors for billing those exact rates.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026

H8310INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALINGHealth InsuranceThis bill mandates faster approval times for doctors by insurance companies and penalizes insurers who miss deadlines.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026

H8308INSURANCE -- PRIMARY CARE CONTRACTING GOOD FAITH ACTHealth InsuranceRequires health insurers to negotiate contracts with primary care doctors every two years, considering inflation and operating costs.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 18, 2026

S3107INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill prohibits health insurers from discriminating based on race, gender, weight, identity, or health conditions like pregnancy.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3091STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHTHealth InsuranceMandates that the Health Insurance Commissioner add an adjustment for uncompensated care costs to hospital rate cap calculations starting in 2027.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3088INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBTHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurance companies to reimburse doctors for 65% of the money patients fail to pay.Senate·Referred to House Corporations·Mar 13, 2026

S3089INSURANCE -- HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ACTHealth InsuranceHealth insurers are prohibited from changing contract terms with providers without mutual agreement until the contract renews.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 13, 2026

S3061INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceHealth insurers must cover seven days of post-hospital rehab or home care without requiring advance approval, starting in 2027.Senate·Referred to House Health & Human Services·Mar 12, 2026

S3065AINSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill expands mandated health insurance coverage for mobile mental health crisis services to young adults up to age 21.Senate·Scheduled for consideration (06/10/2026)·Mar 12, 2026

H8267INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBTHealth InsuranceHealth insurers must pay healthcare providers 65% of unpaid patient bills (deductibles/co-pays) after collection attempts fail.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 11, 2026

H8268STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FUNDING PLAN ACTHealth InsuranceImposes a $30 million annual assessment on health insurers to fund mental health consultation services for mothers and children.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 11, 2026

H8246INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurers to cover lung cancer screenings and diagnostics without charging patients copays or deductibles.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 6, 2026

H8245INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceRequires health insurers and Medicaid to cover a 365-day supply of prescription hormone therapy at one time, starting in 2027.House·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 6, 2026

S3023INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceStarting in 2027, Rhode Island health insurers must cover lung cancer screenings and diagnostics without charging copays or deductibles.Senate·Committee recommended measure be held for further study·Mar 5, 2026

S3022AINSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIESHealth InsuranceThis bill requires health insurers to cover non-opioid pain treatments and prevents them from making these alternatives harder to access.Senate·Referred to House Health & Human Services·Mar 5, 2026

S3028BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINEHealth InsurancePrevents doctors and health insurers from delaying billing or denying claims simply because an injury involves a third-party liability dispute.Senate·Signed by Governor·Mar 5, 2026

S3011EDUCATION -- POST-SECONDARY STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN ACTHealth InsuranceColleges cannot automatically sign students up for health insurance; students must actively accept or reject coverage before registering.Senate·Referred to House Finance·Mar 5, 2026