H7400

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF THE SUM OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK TO CONTINUE THE OPERATION OF THE RIPIN DUAL OBUDSMAN PROGRAM (Authorizes the appropriation of the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support Rhode Island’s Medicare-Medicaid Dual Ombudsman Program.)

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7400 appropriates $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to continue the RIPIN Dual Ombudsman Program.

Rhode Island H7400 authorizes the appropriation of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network to support the RIPIN Dual Ombudsman Program. This program assists dual-eligible enrollees, who are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid, in navigating complex enrollment rules, redeterminations, and other challenges. The RIPIN Dual Ombudsman Program has helped clients save over $2.1 million in healthcare costs since 2018. The appropriation aims to ensure continued support for these vulnerable individuals as the state transitions to new coverage options.

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Finance Committee
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Committee decision

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

Jan 28

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance