Rhode Island § 40-5.2-21 § 40-5.2-21. Eligibility for medical benefits.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 40-5.2-21 — § 40-5.2-21. Eligibility for medical benefits.

Rhode Island § 40-5.2-21

Title 40Human services

Ch. 40-5.2The Rhode Island Works Program

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5.2-21 (2026).

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§ 40-5.2-21. Eligibility for medical benefits.
(a) Every member of any family/assistance unit eligible for cash assistance under this
            chapter shall be eligible for medical assistance through the RIte Care or RIte Share
            programs, as determined by the department, subject to the provisions of § 40-8-1(d) and provided, further, that eligibility for medical assistance, must qualify for
            federal financial participation pursuant to the provisions of Title XIX of the federal
            Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.
         
(b) If a family becomes ineligible for cash assistance payments under this chapter as
            a result of

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§ 40-5.2-21. Eligibility for medical benefits.

(a) Every member of any family/assistance unit eligible for cash assistance under this chapter shall be eligible for medical assistance through the RIte Care or RIte Share programs, as determined by the department, subject to the provisions of § 40-8-1(d) and provided, further, that eligibility for medical assistance, must qualify for federal financial participation pursuant to the provisions of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.

(b) If a family becomes ineligible for cash assistance payments under this chapter as a result of excess earnings from employment, the family/assistance unit shall continue to be eligible for medical assistance through the RIte Care or RIte Share program for a period of twelve (12) months or until employer-paid family healthcare coverage begins, subject to the provisions of § 40-8-1(d), whichever occurs first; and provided, further, that those eligible for medical assistance must qualify for federal financial participation pursuant to the provisions of Title XIX of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.