H7858

Requires that any private short-term disability insurance (STDI) carrier that bids to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must cover all eligible employees, regardless of age.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7858 mandates that private short-term disability insurance carriers must cover all eligible state employees without age discrimination.

Rhode Island H7858 amends the General Laws to ensure that any private short-term disability insurance carrier bidding to provide coverage to Rhode Island state employees must offer coverage to all eligible employees, regardless of age. This includes employees aged 70 and older. The policy must not exclude, terminate, or impose different eligibility standards based solely on age. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Corporations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Corporations Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Corporations