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Introduced
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
In Committee
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023
06/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would extend Medicaid and CHIP assistance to certain individuals who would otherwise lose such coverage as a result of the federal government declaring an end to the public health emergency declared in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, through to January 1, 2024. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill would extend Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for certain individuals who would otherwise lose their eligibility when the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. Specifically, the bill would require Rhode Island to maintain Medicaid and CHIP coverage for currently eligible individuals through January 1, 2024, even if they would not normally meet the state's eligibility requirements. The bill also directs the state's Department of Human Services to investigate alternative coverage options for these individuals after January 1, 2024. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
David Morales (D)*,
Julie Casimiro (D),
Leo Felix (D),
Joshua Giraldo (D),
Bob Phillips (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Teresa Tanzi (D),
Camille Vella Wilkinson (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/04/2023)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText23/HouseText23/H5254.pdf |
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