This bill amends Section 42-12.3-3 of the General Laws concerning "Health Care for Children and Pregnant Women" to require the executive office of health and human services to provide self-measured blood pressure monitoring services for eligible pregnant and postpartum individuals as medically necessary. These services will be available to individuals determined eligible for RIte Start or for medical assistance under Title XIX or Title XXI of the Social Security Act. Coverage for self-measured blood pressure monitoring will include the provision of validated home blood pressure monitors, reimbursement for health care provider and staff time used for patient training, transmission of blood pressure data, interpretation of blood pressure readings and reporting, and delivery of co-interventions such as educational materials, behavioral change management, and medication management. This benefit will be provided to eligible Rhode Island residents without regard to the availability of federal financial participation, with the executive office of health and human services directed to maximize the use of federal funds and utilize state-only funds only if federal financial participation is not available. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5991: 42-12.3-3