2025 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

S0427: Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

Legislative Summary

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN - Requires the EOHHS to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services.

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Bill History

2/26/2025
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
Senate
5/23/2025
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/27/2025)
Senate
5/27/2025
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/26/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Finance(Senate)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/26/202578.6 KB