Rhode Island Advocacy Page
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News & Updates:
Rhode Island State Advocacy Resources
Patient Rights Resources
http://www.riag.ri.gov/CivilDivision/OfficeoftheHealthCareAdvocate.php
Insurance Commissioner
Elizabeth Dwyer
elizabeth.dwyer@dbr.ri.gov
Department of Insurance
http://www.ohic.ri.gov/
Board of Pharmacy Executive Director
Peter Ragosta
peter.ragosta@health.ri.gov
Health & Human Services (Medicaid and CHIP)
Ben Shaffer
ben.shaffer@ohhs.ri.gov
http://www.dhs.ri.gov/Regulations/StatePlans.php
Department of State Health Services
https://health.ri.gov/
COVID-19 Resources
https://covid.ri.gov/
State Legislative Calendar
State Legislature in Session
Which Dates is Your State Legislature in Session
State Legislative Website
http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/