# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-6: Governing body

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-6
- **Heading:** Governing body
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-41 / Section 27-41-6

## Text

(a) The governing body of any health maintenance organization may include providers, other individuals, or both.

(b) The governing body shall establish a mechanism to afford the enrollees an opportunity to participate in matters of policy and operation through the establishment of advisory panels, by the use of advisory referenda on major policy decisions, or through the use of other mechanisms.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-1 § 27-41-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-2 § 27-41-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-3 § 27-41-3. Establishment of health maintenance organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-4 § 27-41-4. Issuance of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-5 § 27-41-5. Powers of health maintenance organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-6 § 27-41-6. Governing body.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-7 § 27-41-7. Fiduciary responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-8 § 27-41-8. Evidence of coverage and charges for healthcare services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-9 § 27-41-9. Required reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-10 § 27-41-10. Information to enrollees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-11 § 27-41-11. Complaint system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-12 § 27-41-12. Investments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-13 § 27-41-13. Protection against insolvency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-41-13.1 § 27-41-13.1. Initial net worth and capital requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-41_S27-41-13.1.md)

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