# R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-7: Mandated benefit statement of intent

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-7
- **Heading:** Mandated benefit statement of intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 27 / Chapter 27-69 / Section 27-69-7

## Text

Notwithstanding any general law enacted after January 1, 2014, any legislation that would create a new state health benefit mandate, or expand upon an existing health benefit, shall contain a statement of intent that clearly provides the purpose and objectives of the health benefit mandate, including measurable goals expected to be achieved by the new or expanded benefit mandate. These goals should address both commercial insurance affordability and population health outcomes.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-1 § 27-69-1. Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-2 § 27-69-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-3 § 27-69-3. Deductibles and other cost sharing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-4 § 27-69-4. Rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-5 § 27-69-5. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-69-7 § 27-69-7. Mandated benefit statement of intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T27_C27-69_S27-69-7.md)

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