AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Rhode Island’s insurance laws that obligates health insurers to reimburse certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount they pay physicians when the service is within the provider’s legal scope. It applies to independent practitioners and to state‑run medical assistance programs, with exemptions for certain group‑practice HMOs. The measure is intended to promote pay equity among primary‑care and mental‑health providers.

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