# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7: Rates charged by hospitals

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7
- **Heading:** Rates charged by hospitals
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-19 / Section 27-19-7

## Text

(a) The rates charged by contracting hospitals to any nonprofit hospital service corporation for hospital services rendered by the hospitals to the subscribers of the corporation shall be established from time to time by agreement between the contracting hospitals and the corporation.

(b) Upon completion of its services, each contracting hospital shall, upon request, provide a copy of an itemized bill for each patient; provided, that nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to apply to any hospital operated by the state of Rhode Island, its departments, or agencies.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-1 § 27-19-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2 § 27-19-2. Organization as charitable corporation €” Insurance laws inapplicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-2.1 § 27-19-2.1. Investments and holdings in certain corporations authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-2.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-4 § 27-19-4. Certificate of public convenience and advantage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5 § 27-19-5. Contracts with subscribers, hospitals, and other eligible entities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.1 § 27-19-5.1. Cancellation of coverage by employers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.2 § 27-19-5.2. Patient responsibility €” Administrative requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-5.3 § 27-19-5.3. Additional powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-5.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-6 § 27-19-6. Rates charged subscribers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7 § 27-19-7. Rates charged by hospitals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.1 § 27-19-7.1. Uniform explanation of benefits and coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-7.2 § 27-19-7.2. Filing of policy forms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-7.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-8 § 27-19-8. Annual and quarterly statements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-19-9 § 27-19-9. Examination of affairs of corporations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-19_S27-19-9.md)

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