JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS -- RHODE ISLAND MEDICAID REFORM ACT OF 2008 (Joint resolution to approve an amendment to the Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver requests and renewals.)
Impact
The implementation of H5792 is expected to have significant ramifications for state laws regarding education funding. It proposes to modify existing budgetary allocations to prioritize schools that are struggling with inadequate resources. This shift in funding strategy aims to ensure that all schools have the means to provide quality education, particularly in underserved areas. However, there are concerns about how the bill will be funded, as it may require reallocating funds from other public services or increasing taxes, prompting debate among legislators.
Summary
House Bill H5792 focuses on expanding funding for education within the state, aiming to enhance the quality and accessibility of education for all students. The bill introduces provisions for increasing financial support for public schools, which would enable them to improve resources, infrastructure, and teacher salaries. Supporters of this legislation argue that investing in education is essential for the state's future economic growth and the well-being of its residents. They believe that adequately funded schools will lead to better educational outcomes for students, creating a more educated workforce.
Contention
While the bill's main objective of improving educational funding is broadly supported, there are points of contention regarding its execution. Critics argue that the bill lacks detailed plans for sustainable funding sources and express worries that it could lead to budget shortfalls in other critical areas, such as healthcare and social services. Additionally, some lawmakers question whether the increased funding will be equitably distributed among schools, fearing that affluent districts may receive more benefits compared to those in lower-income areas. This tension highlights the ongoing debate about equity in education financing and the best strategies for reaching all students.
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
JOINT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE MEDICAID SECTION 1115 DEMONSTRATION WAIVER REQUESTS AND RENEWALS (Approves an amendment to a Medicaid section 1115 demonstration waiver to mandate that the EOHHS propose a 13% raise to provider reimbursement rates for immediate care facilities, including certified community behavioral health centers.)
Provides a definition for intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, includes the facilities under the nursing facility assessment, and includes a Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration waiver request.
JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING HEALTHSOURCE RI (HSRI) TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF AFFORDABILITY OF COVERAGE IN THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INSURANCE INDIVIDUAL MARKET AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DESIGN OF A STATE-BASED PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLANDERS ENROLLED IN PLANS THROUGH THE HSRI EXCHANGE
JOINT RESOLUTION RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING HEALTHSOURCE RI (HSRI) TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE ISSUE OF AFFORDABILITY OF COVERAGE IN THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH INSURANCE INDIVIDUAL MARKET AND TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE DESIGN OF A STATE-BASED PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABILITY ASSISTANCE TO RHODE ISLANDERS ENROLLED IN PLANS THROUGH THE HSRI EXCHANGE
Senate Resolution Respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare (respectfully Requesting That The United States Senate Stop Privatization Of Medicare)
To Amend The Medicaid Fraud Act And The Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act; And To Update Language And Definitions To Reflect Changes Within The Healthcare System;.
Requires Medicaid reimbursement for covered behavioral health services provided by local education agency to student who is eligible Medicaid beneficiary.
Requires Medicaid reimbursement for covered behavioral health services provided by local education agency to student who is eligible Medicaid beneficiary.
Provides for presumptive eligibility for home and community-based services and services provided through program of all-inclusive care for the elderly under Medicaid.