H8174Introduced in the House
Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.
Introduced by Jennifer Stewart, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE - Requires Rhode Island Medicaid to cover services provided by licensed certified professional midwives and to collect utilization and cost data, while allowing limits consistent with Medicaid rules.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced, referred to House Finance
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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