R.I. Gen. Laws § 27-20.9-2: Credentialing — Insurers shall notify providers of initial credentialing within ten business days of approval by the insurer credentialing committee.

The health insurer shall reimburse the healthcare provider for covered services rendered by the healthcare provider to the health insurer’s subscribers or members following the first business day after the credentialing committee’s approval, provided that the healthcare provider returns a signed healthcare contract within fifteen (15) business days of receipt from the health insurer.