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Rhode IslandS30282026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE .

Sponsored By: Stefano V. Famiglietti (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Faster claim payments with 12% interest

Health plans must pay complete electronic claims in 30 days and paper claims in 40 days. If they pay late, they owe 12% yearly interest from day 31 or day 41 until paid. These rules apply to claims from providers and policyholders. The law is in effect now.

No third-party denials and doctors must bill

Health plans cannot deny payment just because a bill may involve a third party. This does not apply to workers’ compensation claims. Doctors must submit bills to insurers and cannot hold them back for that reason. This also does not apply to workers’ compensation claims.

Clear rules for claims and notices

Each health plan must define a “complete claim” in writing and share it. If a claim is denied or pended, the plan must send a written notice with all reasons within 30 days. You can resubmit, and the prompt‑pay clock restarts. Plans cannot set a deadline to send missing info. Any contract term that tries to override these rights is void.

Exceptions and waivers to payment rules

Some limits apply to timing and interest, such as court or agency orders, liquidation or rehabilitation, late filings over 90 days, or fraud investigations. The director can find a plan in “substantial compliance” if it pays 95% of claims on time, which can remove interest. The director may also grant a waiver up to 90 days during major system changes.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stefano V. Famiglietti

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Peter A. Appollonio, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jacob Bissaillon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Andrew R. Dimitri

    Democratic • Senate

  • Walter S. Felag Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matthew L. LaMountain

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark P. McKenney

    Democratic • Senate

  • Todd M. Patalano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brian J. Thompson

    Democratic • Senate

  • David P. Tikoian

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 106 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2026

BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE

Yes: 68 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2026

BUSINESSES/PROFESSIONS-BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE AND DISCIPLINE Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 371

    6/22/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. House passed in concurrence

    6/10/2026House

  4. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

    6/9/2026House

  5. Senate read and passed

    6/4/2026Senate

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

    6/2/2026Senate

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/2/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

    5/29/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    5/5/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/05/2026)

    5/1/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services

    3/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • S3028 - As Introduced

    3/5/2026

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