Rhode Island bill to cover dialysis and kidney transplants for non-qualified immigrants through Emergency Medicaid.

Rhode Island H8139 would amend the state's Office of Health and Human Services to provide coverage for dialysis treatment of end stage renal disease and kidney transplants for residents who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status. This coverage, through Emergency Medicaid, includes hemodialysis in outpatient hospital settings and freestanding dialysis centers, as well as peritoneal dialysis when clinically appropriate. The bill also covers kidney transplants for these individuals, subject to their continued eligibility for Emergency Medicaid.

Rhode Island bill to cover dialysis and kidney transplants for non-qualified immigrants through Emergency Medicaid.

Rhode Island H8139 would amend the state's Office of Health and Human Services to provide coverage for dialysis treatment of end stage renal disease and kidney transplants for residents who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status. This coverage, through Emergency Medicaid, includes hemodialysis in outpatient hospital settings and freestanding dialysis centers, as well as peritoneal dialysis when clinically appropriate. The bill also covers kidney transplants for these individuals, subject to their continued eligibility for Emergency Medicaid.