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S.2119

Provides that the EOHHS, through Emergency Medicaid, cover dialysis for the treatment of end stage renal disease ("ESRD") and kidney transplants for RI residents who do not qualify for full Medicaid under federal law due to their immigration status.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2119 provides Emergency Medicaid coverage for dialysis and kidney transplants for residents ineligible for full Medicaid due to.

Rhode Island S2119 mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to cover dialysis for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and kidney transplants through Emergency Medicaid for Rhode Island residents who do not qualify for full Medicaid due to their immigration status. This includes coverage for hemodialysis in outpatient hospital settings and freestanding dialysis centers, as well as peritoneal dialysis when clinically appropriate.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 7

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 7

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services