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Medicaid Subregulatory Policies

Policy Title and Link Issue Date Effective Date
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 6/5/2026 7/1/2026
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 12/30/2025 1/1/2026
Provider Site Visit Guidance 11/25/2025 11/25/2025
Requirements for Payment for Sterilization Services 8/19/2025 8/19/2025
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 7/1/2025 7/1/2025
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 11/25/2024 1/1/2025
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 7/1/2024 7/1/2024
Electronic Visit Verification “Geo-fence” Distance 2/27/2024 2/27/2024
Annual SSI, Spousal Impoverishment, and MPPP Updates 1/3/2024 1/1/2024
Home Based Assessments and Service Planning 6/13/2022 6/13/2022
Signature Requirement for Nursing Home Application/Renewal 4/22/2022 4/22/2022
Service Animal Expenses, Cost of Care (LTSS) 10/4/2021 10/4/2021
Revision to Signatories for PM1 Form for Determining Nursing Home Needs-Based Level of Care 3/22/2021 3/22/2021
Resuming Medicaid MAGI Passive Renewals during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) 1/1/2021  
Changes to the RI Medicaid Program to Comply with New CMS Regulations Pertaining to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 12/30/2020 12/30/2020