H7944

Amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7944 amends insurance coverage requirements for mental health and substance use disorders.

Rhode Island H7944 amends the provisions for insurance coverage of mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The bill mandates that group health plans and health insurance plans provide coverage for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders under the same terms and conditions as coverage for other illnesses and diseases. It prohibits annual or lifetime dollar limitations on coverage for these treatments.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 12

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 12

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/12/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services