Rhode Island 2024 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S2071

Introduced
1/12/24  

Caption

JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (This joint resolution would approve an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver and renewals regarding a pilot proposal to reduce the number of days behaviorally complex patients spend in acute care facilities.)

Impact

This bill's passage would directly impact Medicaid program operations in Rhode Island, specifically pertaining to how it addresses the needs of patients with behavioral health issues. The proposed pilot program intends to reduce the number of days these patients spend in acute care facilities, which is crucial as prolonged stays can be both detrimental to patients' health and costly to the state. By dedicating resources to nursing facilities that are qualified to provide enhanced behavioral healthcare, the legislation aims to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system.

Summary

Bill S2071, titled 'Joint Resolution to Amend the Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests and Renewals,' aims to propose an amendment that seeks to improve the care for behaviorally complex patients in Rhode Island. The intent of this bill is to establish a more cost-effective and sustainable system for managing patients exhibiting significant behavioral health challenges. By introducing a behavioral health per diem add-on rate of $175 for nursing facilities caring for about 100 identified complex patients, the legislation seeks to facilitate better healthcare outcomes, while also ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding the funding and operational logistics of implementing such a proposal. Some stakeholders may express concern regarding the adequate execution of such a pilot program, especially around how facilities will be selected and monitored for compliance with the enhanced care requirements. Additionally, there may be debate about whether the add-on rate adequately compensates for the increased complexity of care required for these patients, and whether the bill effectively addresses the needs of all potential beneficiaries within the Medicaid system.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI S0276

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals.)

RI H5648

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals (this Joint Resolution Would Approve An Amendment To The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Requests And Renewals.)

RI H6349

Joint Resolution To Amend The Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Request (provides Legislative Approval For A Proposal To Amend A Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver Request.)

RI S0608

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Suffrage (would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Regarding Eligibility To Vote And To Be A Candidate.)

RI H5770

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Of Suffrage (would Propose To The Voters Of The State A Constitutional Amendment Regarding Eligibility To Vote And To Be A Candidate.)

RI S0422

Joint Resolution Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age (this Joint Resolution Would Ratify A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Which Would Provide That The Congress Of The United States Would Have The Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under 18 Years Of Age.)

RI H5311

Joint Resolution Ratifying The Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Relating To The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age (this Joint Resolution Would Ratify A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Which Would Provide That The Congress Of The United States Would Have The Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under 18 Years Of Age.)

RI H5310

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution -- Jury Nullification As Proper Trial Defense Argument (this Joint Resolution Would Propose To The Voters A Constitutional Amendment Which Would Allow A Criminal Defendant To Argue Jury Nullification As A Defense.)

RI H5236

Joint Resolution To Approve And Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State (initiative And Referendum) (this Resolution Would Enable The Citizens Of Rhode Island To Propose Laws And Amendments To The Constitution Through An Initiative And Referendum Process, Except As To Revenue And Appropriations, Which Power Remains Vested In The General Assembly.)

RI H6512

Joint Resolution Amending The Joint Resolution Creating A Permanent Legislative Commission On Child Care In Rhode Island (this Resolution Would Amend The Commission Name, Membership, Appointment Process, Purpose, Funding Allowance Designation, Timeline For Membership, And Meeting Schedules.)

Similar Bills

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