Rhode Island Bill Requires Automatic Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Assisted Living Medicaid 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 · March 5, 2026: Introduced, referred to Senate FinanceSponsors: Andrew Dimitri and 2 others

Companion · H 8405same policy, House version

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What This Bill Proposed

The executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) must apply an automatic ("COLA") to for assisted living services.

Why it matters

Changes how state funding is calculated for long-term care facilities, directly impacting financial adjustments for providers serving Medicaid participants.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Assisted living providers

Directly affected

Medicaid long-term care recipients

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is required to apply the cost-of-living adjustment?

The executive office of health and human services (EOHHS) is required to apply the automatic COLA.

What services are affected by this requirement?

Assisted living services provided pursuant to the long-term care service and finance reform chapter are affected.

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

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Mar 5, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

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