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RI S2345

RI S2345
Creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance exchanges.


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Introduced
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would create the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance exchanges. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2024 to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in the health insurance exchanges. The bill establishes a state-based affordability program, funded by a health insurance affordability assessment on premiums, to provide subsidies to reduce cost-sharing and make premium payments more affordable for eligible individuals. The bill also creates an Individual Market Affordability Board to make recommendations on the program's implementation and parameters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Senate Finance Hearing (00:00:00 3/21/2024 ) (on 03/21/2024)

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