H8171

Establishes a food as medicine pilot program and task force to be administered by the executive office of health and human services.

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Rhode Island establishes a food-as-medicine pilot program and task force to develop recommendations for implementation.

Rhode Island establishes a food-as-medicine pilot program and task force within the executive office of health and human services. The task force will develop recommendations for the program's design, scope, and implementation, including eligibility criteria, delivery models, and payment methods. The program aims to address diet-related chronic diseases among high-risk populations, such as Medicaid beneficiaries, older adults, and individuals with complex medical needs. The task force will also explore federal Medicaid authorities to support the pilot program.

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Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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8 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Consideration

May 14

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

House

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 11

Senate

Senate passed Sub A in concurrence