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Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17-42. Home nursing care providers--Uncompensated care provisions

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The director shall establish minimum level of uncompensated care on an annual basis to be provided by licensed home nursing care providers.  These minimal levels shall be reasonable and shall be based upon historical levels of uncompensated care with the exclusion of bad debt.  Failure to meet this standard shall be grounds for action pursuant to §§ 23-17-8 and 23-17-8.1.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-17-42. Home nursing care providers--Uncompensated care provisions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-17-42/

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