H7463

Authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to increase resource eligibility limits for persons with long-term care needs who reside at home to $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7463 increases resource eligibility limits for long-term care recipients living at home.

Rhode Island H7463 authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to raise resource eligibility limits for individuals with long-term care needs who reside at home. The new limits are $12,000 for single persons and $18,000 for couples. This change aims to ensure that these individuals have sufficient resources to manage housing maintenance and unexpected housing-related costs. The bill also includes provisions for Medicaid recipients, home- and community-based services, and eligibility criteria for long-term care services.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance