AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- JOINT COMMISSION TO STUDY WAYS TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE FOR CHILD WELFARE AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

Summary

The bill establishes a joint legislative‑executive commission to examine Rhode Island’s Medicaid transformation and other federal funding streams, looking for ways to boost money for child welfare and children’s behavioral health programs. The commission, made up of lawmakers, agency heads and experts, will hold public hearings and must issue interim and final reports with recommendations. Maximizing federal funds could improve services for vulnerable children and families.

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