HB 8267·RI·house
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BAD DEBT
IntroducedFiled Mar 11, 2026
Sponsor: Noret (D)
Latest Action
04/14/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 14, 2026
Summary
The bill obligates health insurers to pay healthcare providers a minimum of 65% of any unpaid co‑payment, co‑insurance, or deductible that remains after the provider has tried to collect it. It applies to insurers, doctors, hospitals and other providers, aiming to ease the financial burden of bad debt on providers and keep patient care affordable.
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