2026 Regular Session

S.2253

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.

Chamber Passed·3/31/26

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed3/31/26

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2253 includes third-party payments in out-of-pocket maximums for health plans starting January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2253 amends the state's health plan regulations to include any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement. This change takes effect on January 1, 2027, and applies to health plans entered into, amended, extended, or renewed after that date.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 31
Current: Health & Human Services Committee
Next: Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

Calendar

Mar 26

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 1

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Mar 31

Senate

Senate read and passed

Mar 27