AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Consumers might benefit from improved access to care as insurance payments align with Medicaid rates.
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SB 2108 — AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
Last action — 05/28/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
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✓Introduced
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
Insurance companies cannot pay less than the approved Medicaid rate for accident and sickness insurance.
This bill prevents insurance firms from offering lower payment rates than those set by Medicaid for accident and sickness insurance policies. It aims to ensure consistency in reimbursement rates across the insurance landscape.
What this means for you
- Consumers: Consumers might benefit from improved access to care as insurance payments align with Medicaid rates.
- Healthcare: Healthcare providers may see improved reimbursement rates for services covered under accident and sickness insurance.
Summary
Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.
Bill Text
- Amended 2108 as amended Current pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate for behavioral health services that is less than the approved Medicaid rate.
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Section 27-18-54
For any rate that is to be charged to policyholders, regardless of whether the rate is subject to approval by a state agency under this or another chapter, the company shall at least thirty (30) days before implementing the rate submit under oath to the commissioner of insurance an accounting that documents the cost structure on which the rate is based and demonstrates the company’s compliance with this section.
This section ensures that insurance companies provide transparency about their rate structures to the commissioner of insurance before implementing new rates.
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Section 27-19-30.1
For any rate that is to be charged to policyholders, regardless of whether the rate is subject to approval by a state agency under this or another chapter, the company shall at least thirty (30) days before implementing the rate submit under oath to the commissioner of insurance an accounting that documents the cost structure on which the rate is based and demonstrates the company’s compliance with this section.
This section mandates that insurers must disclose their cost structures before implementing any new rates.
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Section 27-20-25.2
For any rate that is to be charged to policyholders, regardless of whether this rate is subject to approval by a state agency under this or another chapter, the company shall at least thirty (30) days before implementing the rate submit under oath to the commissioner of insurance an accounting that documents the cost structure on which the rate is based and demonstrates the company’s compliance with this section.
This change enforces accountability for insurance companies regarding their rate-setting processes.
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Section 27-41-27.2
For any rate that is to be charged to policyholders, regardless of whether this rate is subject to approval by a state agency under this or another chapter, the company shall at least thirty (30) days before implementing the rate submit under oath to the commissioner of insurance an accounting that documents the cost structure on which the rate is based and demonstrates the company’s compliance with this section.
This provision requires the submission of detailed accounting for rate changes to promote financial transparency.
Action History
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05/28/2026 Referred to House Health & Human Services
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05/27/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)
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05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/27/2026)
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05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
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05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
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04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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04/10/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/16/2026)
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01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Sponsors
- Alana M. DiMario · Primary
- Melissa Murray · Primary
- Hanna M. Gallo · Primary
- David P. Tikoian · Primary
- Frank A. Ciccone III · Primary
- Jacob E. Bissaillon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 108 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- Alana M. DiMario Democratic
- Melissa Murray Democratic
- Hanna M. Gallo Democratic
- David P. Tikoian Democratic
- Frank A. Ciccone III Democratic
- Jacob E. Bissaillon Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (108)
108 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 108 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Madam President | — | Yea |
| de la Cruz | — | Yea |
| Alana M. DiMario | Democratic | Yea |
| Ana B. Quezada | Democratic | Yea |
| Andrew R. Dimitri | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian J. Thompson | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget Valverde | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Tikoian | Democratic | Yea |
| Dawn Euer | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Frank A. Ciccone III | Democratic | Yea |
| Hanna M. Gallo | Democratic | Yea |
| Jacob E. Bissaillon | Democratic | Yea |
| John P. Burke | Democratic | Yea |
| Jonathon Acosta | Democratic | Yea |
| Lammis J. Vargas | Democratic | Yea |
| Leonidas P. Raptakis | Democratic | Yea |
| Linda L. Ujifusa | Democratic | Yea |
| Lori Urso | Democratic | Yea |
| Louis P. DiPalma | Democratic | Yea |
| Mark McKenney | Democratic | Yea |
| Matthew L. LaMountain | Democratic | Yea |
| Meghan E. Kallman | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Murray | Democratic | Yea |
| Pamela J. Lauria | Democratic | Yea |
| Peter A. Appollonio Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Robert Britto | Democratic | Yea |
| Ryan W. Pearson | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel D. Zurier | Democratic | Yea |
| Samuel W. Bell | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefano V. Famiglietti | Democratic | Yea |
| Tiara T. Mack | Democratic | Yea |
| Todd M. Patalano | Democratic | Yea |
| V. Susan Sosnowski | Democratic | Yea |
| Victoria Gu | Democratic | Yea |
| Walter S. Felag Jr. | Democratic | Yea |
| Elaine J. Morgan | Republican | Yea |
| Gordon E. Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas J. Paolino | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2108 do?
- Prohibits insurance companies from paying a rate that is less than the approved Medicaid rate set by the executive office of health and human services.
- Who sponsors SB 2108?
- SB 2108 is sponsored by Alana M. DiMario (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Hanna M. Gallo (Democratic), David P. Tikoian (Democratic), Frank A. Ciccone III (Democratic), and Jacob E. Bissaillon (Democratic).
- What is the current status of SB 2108?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 2108?
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