(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.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-21

  • Assistance: means cash and any other benefits provided pursuant to this chapter. See Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-8
  • Department: means the department of human services. See Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-8
  • Family: means : (i) A pregnant person from onset of pregnancy; or (ii) A child and the following eligible persons living in the same household as the child: (iii) Each biological, adoptive or stepparent of the child, or in the absence of a parent, any adult relative who is responsible, in fact, for the care of such child; and (iv) The child's minor siblings (whether of the whole or half blood); provided, however, that the term "family" shall not include any person receiving benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act, Rhode Island General Laws 40-5.2-8

(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.

History of Section.
P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 26.