S.2256

Provides that licensed independent clinical social workers be able to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2256 allows licensed independent clinical social workers to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for services provided to adults.

Rhode Island S2256 amends the state's Medical Assistance program to allow licensed independent clinical social workers to enroll and bill Medicaid directly for covered services provided to adults with Medicaid fee-for-service coverage. The director is tasked with developing a fee schedule and necessary rules or regulations to implement these provisions. This act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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11
0
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

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services