Rhode Island H7693 mandates the EOHHS to raise Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare rates for pediatric outpatient services.

Rhode Island H7693 requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to 130% of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services. This change aims to address the shortage of pediatric providers in Rhode Island, which is causing decreased healthcare access for children. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7693 mandates the EOHHS to raise Medicaid payment rates to 130% of Medicare rates for pediatric outpatient services.

Rhode Island H7693 requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue to increase Medicaid payment rates to an amount equal to 130% of Medicare rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services. This change aims to address the shortage of pediatric providers in Rhode Island, which is causing decreased healthcare access for children. The bill takes effect upon passage.