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157 bills found for "Insurance"
Sets controls on Medicaid prescription drug costs by imposing transparency and accountability requirements on managed care organizations (MCOs) and their pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
This bill aims to bring more transparency and accountability to how prescription drug costs are managed within Rhode Island's Medicaid program.
Exempts from the sales tax any prescriptive scalp hair prosthesis or wig that are necessary due to hair loss to treat a medical condition.
This bill would remove Rhode Island's sales tax from wigs and scalp hair prostheses when they are prescribed by a doctor and needed because of medical hair loss.
Requires a healthcare entity to submit written notice to the attorney general and the department of health of any material change transaction at least 180 days prior to that transaction.
This bill would require healthcare organizations in Rhode Island — such as hospitals, insurance companies, or other medical providers — to give advance written notice to the state Attorney General and the Department of Health before making any major business changes.
Clarifies and updates language in the office of state medical examiners statute to address outdated or ambiguous language, outdated practices, outdated position titles/qualifications, and ensure compliance with federal HIPAA requirements.
This bill updates the Rhode Island laws governing the Office of the State Medical Examiner — the agency responsible for investigating deaths that may involve unusual circumstances, accidents, crimes, or public health concerns.
Clarifies the manner in which certain dental insurance benefits are paid directly to the provider.
This bill deals with how dental insurance companies send payment to dentists and other dental care providers.
Requires health insurance commissioner to conduct a review of health insurance benefit mandates, including an analysis of the impact on premium costs, conducted every 5 yrs and report findings and recommendations to governor, senate president and speaker.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Health Insurance Commissioner — the state official who oversees the insurance industry — to regularly review the health insurance benefits that state law requires insurers to cover.
Repeals the collateral source rule in medical malpractice actions.
This bill would change how medical malpractice lawsuits work in Rhode Island by eliminating what's known as the "collateral source rule.
Creates legal cause of action for persons/insurers to recover losses resulting from climate disaster against petroleum product producers based upon strict liability for deceptive/false statements as to climate impacts.
This bill would create a new legal right for Rhode Island residents and insurance companies to sue oil and gas companies in court if they suffer losses caused by climate-related disasters.
Requires Medicaid to provide coverage for fertility medication, care, and services, for at least 3 cycles of fertility treatment, and intrauterine insemination.
This bill would require Rhode Island's Medicaid program to cover fertility-related medical care for eligible enrollees.
Amends the workers' compensation reimbursement provisions related to the liability of third person for damages.
This bill proposes changes to how workers' compensation reimbursement works when a third party — someone other than the employer — is responsible for causing a worker's injury.
Requires insurance companies to prove that a healthcare service or procedure is not medically necessary.
This bill would change the way disputes over medical coverage are handled between insurance companies and patients in Rhode Island.
Requires that applicants for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly acquire commercial, general-liability, liquor liability and property damage insurance coverage in the amount of $300,000.
This bill would require anyone applying for a retail liquor license in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island, to carry at least $300,000 in insurance coverage.
Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act
This bill aims to change how banks and financial institutions are regulated by adjusting the rules around capital requirements — the amount of money banks must keep on hand as a financial cushion to protect against losses.