AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND FAMILY HOME--VISITING ACT
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Summary
The bill revises the Rhode Island Family Home‑Visiting Act to require the Department of Health to coordinate a statewide, evidence‑based home‑visiting system, prioritize high‑risk families, and issue an annual public report. It adds the state‑run First Connections program as a recognized provider, directs higher Medicaid reimbursement rates, and mandates state funding to meet federal matching requirements. The goal is to increase access to free, voluntary home‑visiting services for vulnerable pregnant and parenting families.
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