S.2816

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $118,422 TO THE RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK (RIPIN) (Appropriates the sum of $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN).)

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2816 appropriates $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) for the RIPIN Dual Ombudsman program.

Rhode Island S2816 allocates $118,422 to the Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) to continue operating the RIPIN Dual Ombudsman program. This program assists dual-eligible enrollees, who have both Medicare and Medicaid coverage, in navigating complex health care options and transitions. The RIPIN Dual Ombudsman has a 90% client satisfaction rate and has helped clients save over $2.1 million in health care costs since 2018. The funding is expected to be matched by federal Medicaid funds, allowing the program to operate at current capacity for the 2027 fiscal year.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

6 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Mar 31

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance