Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services by certified professional midwives and collect related data.

Rhode Island H8174 mandates Medicaid coverage for services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. It requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to collect utilization and cost data annually. Certified professional midwives must meet specific educational and certification standards. The EOHHS can amend the state plan or seek a waiver to implement this coverage, ensuring no additional requirements beyond those for other maternity care providers. This act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services by certified professional midwives and collect related data.

Rhode Island H8174 mandates Medicaid coverage for services provided by licensed certified professional midwives. It requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to collect utilization and cost data annually. Certified professional midwives must meet specific educational and certification standards. The EOHHS can amend the state plan or seek a waiver to implement this coverage, ensuring no additional requirements beyond those for other maternity care providers. This act takes effect upon passage.