AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill updates Rhode Island’s Telemedicine Coverage Act by adding detailed definitions for terms such as telemedicine, store‑and‑forward technology, and the sites where patients and providers are located. It clarifies that health professionals may diagnose and treat patients remotely when it meets the standard of care. The change aims to ensure proper coverage and use of telehealth services.
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