Summary: The joint resolution introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly seeks to amend the Medicaid Section 1115 demonstration waiver requests and renewals as part of the Rhode Island Medicaid Reform Act. This resolution would approve an amendment to the Medicaid demonstration waiver requests and renewals. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The resolution requires legislative approval for these amendments and authorizes the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to implement necessary changes to the Medicaid state plan and related regulations. It emphasizes that any changes should not adversely impact beneficiaries or exceed the appropriated budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Introduced By: Senators Tikoian, Ciccone, Burke, Lawson, Patalano, Urso, Dimitri
Date Introduced: February 26
Referred To: Senate Finance