Rhode Island § 40-8-27 § 40-8-27. Cooperation by providers.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-8-27 — § 40-8-27. Cooperation by providers.

Rhode Island § 40-8-27

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-8Medical Assistance

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-27 (2026).

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§ 40-8-27. Cooperation by providers.
Medicaid providers who employ individuals applying for benefits under any chapter
            of this title shall comply in a timely manner with requests made by the department
            for any documents describing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage or benefits
            the provider offers that are necessary to determine eligibility for the state's premium
            assistance program pursuant to § 40-8.4-12. Documents requested by the department may include, but are not limited to, certificates
            of coverage or a summary of benefits and employee obligations. Upon receiving notification
            that the department has determined that the employee is el

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§ 40-8-27. Cooperation by providers.

Medicaid providers who employ individuals applying for benefits under any chapter of this title shall comply in a timely manner with requests made by the department for any documents describing employer-sponsored health insurance coverage or benefits the provider offers that are necessary to determine eligibility for the state's premium assistance program pursuant to § 40-8.4-12. Documents requested by the department may include, but are not limited to, certificates of coverage or a summary of benefits and employee obligations. Upon receiving notification that the department has determined that the employee is eligible for premium assistance under § 40-8.4-12, the provider shall accept the enrollment of the employee and his or her family in the employer-based health insurance plan without regard to any seasonal enrollment restrictions, including open-enrollment restrictions, and/or the impact on the employee's wages. Additionally, the Medicaid provider employing such persons shall not offer "pay in lieu of benefits.â€� Providers who do not comply with the provisions set forth in this section shall be subject to suspension as a participating Medicaid provider.