Rhode Island legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island H7310: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN (Requires EOHHS to provide self-m
Status: Failed, May 5, 2026
AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN (Requires EOHHS to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals, covering home monitors, training, data transmission, and co-interventions, with state funds if federal aid is unavailable.)
What the bill says
To amend its Title XIX state plan pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide Medicaid coverage and to amend its Title XXI state plan pursuant to Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance coverage through expanded family income disregards for pregnant persons whose family income levels are between one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) and two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level. The department is further authorized to promulgate any regulations necessary and in accord with Title XIX [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and Title XXI [42 U.S.
From the introduced text, January 23, 2026:
to amend its Title XIX state plan pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide Medicaid coverage and to amend its Title XXI state plan pursuant to Title XXI of the Social Security Act to provide medical assistance coverage through expanded family income disregards for pregnant persons whose family income levels are between one hundred eighty-five percent (185%) and two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level. The department is further authorized to promulgate any regulations necessary and in accord with Title XIX [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and Title XXI [42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.] of the Social Security Act necessary in order to implement said state plan amendment. The services provided shall be in accord with Title XIX [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and Title XXI [42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.] of the Social Security Act. (b) The secretary of health and human services is authorized and directed to establish a payor of last resort program to cover prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care. The program shall cover the cost of maternity care for any person who lacks health insurance coverage for maternity care and who is not eligible for medical assistance under Title XIX [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] and Title XXI [42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.] …