Bill > S0220

This bill amends Rhode Island's Healthcare Services Funding Plan Act to create a new "PRN account" (Psychiatry Resource Network account) to fund existing mental health support services like PediPRN (pediatric psychiatry resource network) and MomsPRN (maternal psychiatry resource network). The bill requires insurers to pay an additional healthcare services funding contribution starting July 1, 2025, specifically to support these psychiatric resource networks. The new account will be managed by the Department of Health, which will establish a PRN advisory committee including representatives from various health and government agencies. The department must submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the program's activities and costs. Notably, the bill exempts this new account from standard indirect cost recovery rules, meaning 100% of the collected funds will go directly to supporting the psychiatric resource networks. The legislation aims to provide sustainable funding for critical mental health information and support services for children, mothers, and potentially other populations as determined by future regulations.

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