S.2561

Limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services. Also prohibits prior authorization for the first twelve (12) visits of a new episode of care and for ninety (90) days following a chronic pain diagnosis.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2561 limits prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, exempting the first twelve visits of a new.

Rhode Island S2561 aims to limit prior authorization requirements for rehabilitative and habilitative services, including physical therapy and occupational therapy. The bill prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for the first twelve visits of a new episode of care and for ninety days following a chronic pain diagnosis. It also mandates that insurers respond to prior authorization requests within twenty-four hours, with delays resulting in automatic approval.

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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

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)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services