S.2241

Provides that services provided by graduate student interns who work under a supervisory protocol would be eligible to be paid from Medicaid reimbursement.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2241 allows Medicaid reimbursement for services provided by graduate student interns in mental health professions.

Rhode Island S2241 amends the state's Medical Assistance laws to include Medicaid reimbursement for services provided by graduate student interns in mental health professions. These interns must be formally assigned by an accredited college or university and work under a supervisory protocol. The bill ensures that such services for the treatment of mental illness are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

8 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

RDD

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

May 5

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

Senate

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

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance