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RI H7794
RI H7794Changes annual reporting requirements for the state’s family home-visiting program and also impacts appropriation and spending of funds in order to access maximum federal funding for these programs.
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Introduced
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would add the First Connections family home-visiting program as a provider under the statute and change the department of health’s annual reporting requirements regarding family home-visiting programs. This act would also direct the executive office of health and human services to increase Medicaid rates for early intervention service providers by the amount recommended in the 2025 rate review, appropriate the minimum amount of general revenue to access the maximum amount of federal MIECHV funds and direct the department to spend all available federal funds. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance Rhode Island's family home-visiting programs by officially including the "First Connections" program, which provides short-term home visits to expectant parents and families with young children, as a recognized provider. It modifies the Department of Health's annual reporting requirements to include more detailed information on funding sources, federal MIECHV (Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting) funds, and program outcomes, with the goal of maximizing federal funding by ensuring the state contributes the necessary matching funds. Additionally, the bill directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for early intervention service providers, as recommended by a 2025 review, and mandates that all available federal funds for these programs be spent.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (5)
Joshua Giraldo (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Cherie Cruz (D),
Enrique Sanchez (D),
Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7794.pdf |
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