§ 23-14-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall be construed as follows unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Child with special healthcare needs� means any minor under the age of eighteen (18)
who is a domiciled resident of the state who suffers from a chronic medical illness.
(2) "Eligible organization(s)� means the following Rhode Island based organizations and
Rhode Island affiliates of the following national organizations:
(i) American Diabetes Association, R.I. Affiliate, Inc.;
(ii) R.I. Lung Association, Inc.;
(iii) Arthritis Foundation, R.I. Chapter;
(iv) American Cancer Society, R.I. Division, Inc.;
(v) Hospice Care of R.I., Inc.;
(vi) Leukemia Society of R.I., Inc., R.I. Chapter;
(vii) Easter Seal Society of R.I., Inc.;
(viii) R.I. Society to Prevent Blindness;
(ix) United Cerebral Palsy of R.I.;
(x) R.I. Hemophilia Foundation;
(xi) American Heart Association, R.I. Affiliate, Inc.;
(xii) Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, R.I. Chapter;
(xiii) National Foundation of Ileitis & Colitis;
(xiv) Mental Health Association of R.I.;
(xv) Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.;
(xvi) National Multiple Sclerosis Society;
(xvii) RI Arc; and
(xviii) Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI.
(3) "Eligible services� means the direct provision of medicines, medical equipment and
supplies, medical treatment or care to children with special healthcare needs, and
travel expenses including transportation, meals, and lodging of children with special
healthcare needs and their families when it is necessary for the child to receive
medical treatment at an out-of-state medical treatment facility. The term "eligible
services� shall not include any financial costs related to administration, promotion,
education, or personnel related to the provision of eligible services or any other
services that may be provided by a qualified organization. "Eligible services� shall
also not include any tangible or intangible items that are not provided directly to
children with special healthcare needs.
(4) "Emergency services� means eligible services that would normally be provided for by
a health insurance program or a publicly funded assistance program, but for any reason
are not immediately available to the child with special healthcare needs. The term
"emergency services� also means the provision of eligible services on an emergency
only basis to a child with special healthcare needs who is not a domiciled resident
of the state.
(5) "Qualified organization(s)� means eligible organizations that have submitted applications
to the general treasurer and have been certified for the application year by the general
treasurer as provided by the provisions of this chapter.