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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH

CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004--HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

     Introduced By: Senators Ujifusa, DiPalma, Lauria, Bell, Miller, Acosta, Zurier, Valverde,
DiMario, and Mack

     Date Introduced: February 16, 2023

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 42-14.5-2 of the General Laws in Chapter 42-14.5 entitled "The

Rhode Island Health Care Reform Act of 2004 — Health Insurance Oversight" is hereby amended

to read as follows:

     42-14.5-2. Purpose.

     With respect to health insurance as defined in § 42-14-5, the health insurance commissioner

shall discharge the powers and duties of office to:

     (1) Guard the solvency of health insurers;

     (2) Protect the interests of consumers;

     (3) Encourage fair treatment of health care providers;

     (4) Encourage policies and developments that improve the quality and efficiency of health

care service delivery and outcomes; and

     (5) View the health care system as a comprehensive entity and encourage and direct

insurers towards policies that advance the welfare of the public through overall efficiency,

improved health care quality, and appropriate access.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE RHODE ISLAND HEALTH

CARE REFORM ACT OF 2004--HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT

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     This act would delete the power and duty of the health insurance commissioner to guard

the solvency of health insurers.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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