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62 bills found for "Human Services"
Commencing July 1, 2026, this act eliminates the provision of this section that requires new applicants for employment under this section to pay the expense for their criminal background checks.
This bill would eliminate a requirement that people applying for jobs working with children — such as childcare workers and employees at youth-serving organizations — must personally pay for their own criminal background checks.
Changes the naming of doctor of naturopathy to naturopathic doctor.
This bill proposes a simple name change in Rhode Island law for a specific type of healthcare practitioner.
Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.
This bill would place new limits on when health insurance companies in Rhode Island can require "prior authorization" for certain medical treatments.
Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.
This bill would set a minimum payment floor for what private insurance companies must pay healthcare providers in Rhode Island.
Establishes the Healthy Kids Act whereby restaurants would be required to offer at least two (2) healthy versions of children's meals, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the children's meals on its menu, whichever is greater.
This bill, called the Healthy Kids Act, would require restaurants in Rhode Island to include healthier food options specifically for children on their menus.
Removes the requirement that families consent to, and cooperate with the department of human services in establishing paternity and enforcing child and medical support orders as a condition of eligibility for child care assistance.
This bill would change the rules for families applying for child care assistance in Rhode Island.
Requires health insurance policies to cover licensed certified lactation counselor services for childbearing families. It would also prohibit requiring supervision or duplicate payments for services and mandates annual reporting.
This bill would require health insurance plans in Rhode Island to cover services provided by Licensed Certified Lactation Counselors (LCLCs) — professionals who help new and expecting mothers and families with breastfeeding and related infant feeding needs.
Requires health insurance plans to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. Insurers would be required to report utilization and cost data annually and certain limited benefit policies would be exempt.
This bill would require health insurance plans in Rhode Island to cover maternity and birth-related services provided by licensed certified professional midwives (CPMs).
Requires the state to implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact no later than July 1, 2026.
This bill would require Rhode Island to join and implement the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) by July 1, 2026.
Prohibits the closure or significant reduction of services of a birthing center without notice, application, financial disclosure, public hearing, and approval by the department of health.
This bill would make it harder for birthing centers in Rhode Island to suddenly close or significantly cut back their services.
Requires mandatory training standards for police officers and trainees, in identifying, responding, and handling all incidents involving any person with a developmental disability.
This bill would have required Rhode Island police officers and police trainees to complete mandatory training on how to identify, respond to, and handle situations involving people with developmental disabilities.
Requires that all cosmetics manufactured, sold, delivered, held or offered for sale contain a label that completely and accurately list all of their component ingredients.
This bill would require that all cosmetics sold, manufactured, delivered, or offered for sale in Rhode Island carry a label that fully and accurately lists every ingredient in the product.
Provides for fair pharmacy reimbursement from a pharmacy benefit manager, and also provides anti-discrimination prohibitions in regard to non-affiliated pharmacies or pharmacists.
This bill aims to create fairer rules for how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — the middlemen companies that manage prescription drug benefits for insurance plans — pay pharmacies for dispensing medications.
Caps amount payable for 30 day supply of equipment/supplies for insulin administration/glucose monitoring at $25 or equipment designed to last more than 30 days with no deductible commencing January 1, 2027.
This bill would place a limit on how much people with diabetes have to pay out-of-pocket for the supplies they need to manage their condition.
Prohibits healthcare insurers from requiring or conducting a review for prescription medicine used to treat alcohol or opioid use disorder containing Methadone, Burenorphine, or Naltrexone, or approved to mitigate opioid withdrawal symptoms.
This bill would prevent health insurance companies in Rhode Island from requiring prior authorization or other utilization reviews before covering certain medications used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.
Amends the definition of infectious diseases to include the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and would include emergency medical technicians eligible for benefits.
This bill would update Rhode Island's existing law that protects firefighters and police officers who may be exposed to infectious diseases while on the job.
Creates the certified community behavioral health clinic accountability and oversight act to ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and service quality by certified community behavioral health clinics.
This bill would create a new set of rules and oversight requirements for a specific type of mental health and substance use treatment provider in Rhode Island called Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs).
Directs the state board of pharmacy to annually identify up to fifteen prescription drugs with increased costs and provides the list to the attorney general to obtain reasons for the cost increases.
This bill would require Rhode Island's state board of pharmacy to create a list each year of up to fifteen prescription drugs that have seen significant price increases.
Sets a clear and enforceable standard for reducing the presence of harmful metals in personal care products, prioritizing public health through testing, labeling, and the development of safer alternatives.
This bill would establish new rules in Rhode Island aimed at reducing the amount of harmful metals — such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium — found in personal care and hygiene products like lotions, shampoos, cosmetics, and deodorants.
Allows for the licensing of certified surgical first assistants to assist in surgeries through the department of health and a 7 member board of licensure.
This bill would create a new licensing system in Rhode Island for certified surgical first assistants — professionals who work alongside surgeons during operations to help with tasks like holding tissue, controlling bleeding, and closing incisions.
Adds to those persons exempt from payment of parking fees at any recreational facility owned and operated by the state those individuals determined by the executive office of HHS, or its designee, to be disabled for purposes of Medicaid eligibility.
This bill would allow certain Rhode Island residents with disabilities to park for free at state-owned recreational facilities, such as state parks and beaches.
Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
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Requires the executive office of health and human services to consider a new element when reviewing the appropriate Medicaid payments to be paid to nursing facilities.
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Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.
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