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Senate requires commercial insurers to cover certified community health workers

Rhode Island Senate · May 20, 2025
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Summary

S705 passed unanimously to require commercial insurers to cover services provided by state-certified community health workers, with sponsors saying the measure will stabilize funding and expand access to community-based care.

Providence — The Rhode Island Senate passed S705, a measure to require commercial insurance policies to cover the work of state-certified community health workers.

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