S3091Introduced in the Senate
Charges the office of the health insurance commissioner to incorporate uncompensated care as a formula-driven numeric adjustment in the methodology used to establish any affordability standard or rate cap, applicable to hospital contracts.
Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004 -- HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT - Charges the office of the health insurance commissioner to incorporate uncompensated care as a formula-driven numeric adjustment in the methodology used to establish any affordability standard or rate cap, applicable to hospital contracts.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · April 7, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Absent |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Yes |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Bridget Valverde | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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