Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner & Medicaid Program Instructions During the COVID-19 State of Emergency
Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner
Instructs insurers to waive cost sharing for telemedicine vists, allow telephone-only consultations; waive cost sharing and prior authoirzation for testing and screening; cover early prescription refills; reduce barriers to treatment like referrals and prior authorization; assess network adequacy and provide access to out of network care; communicate with providers and regulators.