S.2255

Enacts the RI individual market affordability act of 2026 to establish a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the RI health benefits exchange.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Rhode Island individual market affordability program to reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in.

The Rhode Island Individual Market Affordability Act of 2026 establishes a program to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for low- and moderate-income consumers enrolled in individual health insurance coverage through the Rhode Island health benefits exchange. The program aims to mitigate the impact of high and rising healthcare costs for low- and middle-income Rhode Islanders by providing state premium assistance payments to carriers.

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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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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services 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 Health and Human Services