Bill > S0874

This bill amends Rhode Island's medical assistance laws to allow licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) to directly enroll in and bill Medicaid for services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. Currently, these social workers may have been restricted from directly billing Medicaid, but this legislation would remove those barriers. The bill requires the Medicaid director to develop a fee schedule and create any necessary regulations to implement this new billing process. By enabling LICSWs to bill Medicaid directly, the legislation aims to improve access to mental health services for adults with Medicaid coverage and provide more direct compensation for these healthcare professionals. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning LICSWs could potentially begin billing Medicaid directly as soon as the regulations are established.

Health and Social Services

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