Rhode Island law mandates insurers cover recommended vaccinations without cost-sharing starting January 1, 2027.

Starting January 1, 2027, Rhode Island law requires insurers to cover vaccinations recommended by the Department of Health without cost-sharing. This applies to all individual or group medical service contracts, hospital or medical expense insurance policies, plans, or group policies delivered, issued, or renewed in the state. The medical assistance program and managed care organizations must also provide this coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries. The law mandates the director of administration to ensure state employees and retirees receive this coverage.

Rhode Island law mandates insurers cover recommended vaccinations without cost-sharing starting January 1, 2027.

Starting January 1, 2027, Rhode Island law requires insurers to cover vaccinations recommended by the Department of Health without cost-sharing. This applies to all individual or group medical service contracts, hospital or medical expense insurance policies, plans, or group policies delivered, issued, or renewed in the state. The medical assistance program and managed care organizations must also provide this coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries. The law mandates the director of administration to ensure state employees and retirees receive this coverage.