Rhode Island S2542 mandates the EOHHS to increase Medicaid payment rates for pediatric outpatient services to 130% of Medicare rates.

Rhode Island S2542 addresses the pediatric workforce crisis by requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue. The bill aims to increase Medicaid payment rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services to 130% of Medicare rates. This change is intended to improve healthcare access for children, recruit and retain pediatric providers, and offset the projected shortfall in pediatric specialists. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island S2542 mandates the EOHHS to increase Medicaid payment rates for pediatric outpatient services to 130% of Medicare rates.

Rhode Island S2542 addresses the pediatric workforce crisis by requiring the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to amend the state Medicaid plan and secure sufficient state general revenue. The bill aims to increase Medicaid payment rates for outpatient clinical pediatric services to 130% of Medicare rates. This change is intended to improve healthcare access for children, recruit and retain pediatric providers, and offset the projected shortfall in pediatric specialists. The bill takes effect upon passage.