Rhode Island requires automatic cost-of-living adjustments for Medicaid assisted living reimbursement rates

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- LONG-TERM CARE SERVICE AND FINANCE REFORM -- ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY MEDICAID RATES (Requires the executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) to apply an automatic cost-of-living adjustment (“COLA”) to the Medicaid reimbursement rates paid for assisted living services provided pursuant to this chapter.)

Last action · April 3, 2026: Introduced, referred to House FinanceSponsors: Anthony DeSimone and 2 others

Companion · S 3020same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Proposed

The executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) is required to apply an automatic to paid for assisted living services.

Why it matters

Changes how long-term care reimbursement rates are adjusted over time for providers serving low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

assisted living providers

Directly affected

Medicaid long-term care beneficiaries

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What does this bill require the executive office of health and human services to do?

It requires EOHHS to apply an automatic to the paid for assisted living services.

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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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Apr 3, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Finance

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