AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to state law establishing a statewide, single‑payer health insurance system. It would cover every Rhode Island resident, aiming to end uninsured and underinsured status, lower overall health‑care costs, and simplify administration. The measure is presented as a response to rising premiums, job‑linked coverage loss, and health inequities.

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