H7631

Requires the EOHHS to disregard an individual’s assets or resources, when determining an individual’s eligibility for any Medicare beneficiary program, contingent on federal approval.

Introduced·2/11/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7631 requires EOHHS to disregard individual assets when determining Medicare eligibility, pending federal approval.

Rhode Island H7631 mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to ignore an individual's assets or resources when assessing eligibility for Medicare beneficiary programs. This change is contingent upon receiving federal approval. The bill also requires EOHHS to amend its state plan and create regulations to implement these changes. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 19

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

May 19

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 15

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/19/2026)

Mar 2

House

Meeting postponed (03/03/2026)