S.2880

Requires the executive office of health and human services to consider a new element when reviewing the appropriate Medicaid payments to be paid to nursing facilities.

Introduced·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2880 requires the executive office of health and human services to consider new elements when reviewing Medicaid payments to nursing.

Rhode Island S2880 amends the state's Medicaid payment system for nursing facilities. The bill mandates that the executive office of health and human services consider increases in direct and indirect costs when reviewing Medicaid payments to nursing facilities. It also requires nursing facilities to submit certifications detailing how compensation for eligible direct-care workers has increased, including wages, benefits, and related employer costs. The bill includes provisions for adjustments to payment rates and penalties for non-compliance with certification requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

DDRDDDDD

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)

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services