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RI H7463
RI H7463Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would authorize the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to increase the amount of resources an individual or couple can have and still be eligible for long-term care services while living at home, raising the limit to $12,000 for single individuals and $18,000 for couples. This change is intended to help people with long-term care needs remain in their homes by ensuring they have adequate financial resources for housing maintenance and unexpected costs, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Evan Shanley (D)*,
Edith Ajello (D),
Jose Batista (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Kathleen Fogarty (D),
Tina Spears (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7463.pdf |
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