States / Rhode Island / HB 8135
HB 8135 Failed
AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- EQUAL PAY FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Requires the state and private health insurers to reimburse claims for healthcare services provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants at the same amount as the reimbursement paid to a physician performing the service in the area served.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2026
- Last action
- Mar 24, 2026 — 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- Sponsor
- Marie Hopkins R
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled