Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-5.2 - The Rhode Island Works Program
Section 40-5.2-18. - Up-front cash program.

§ 40-5.2-18. Up-front cash program.
The department has the authority under this chapter to develop a non-assistance up-front cash program for recipients in accordance with federal TANF guidelines.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 40 - Human Services

Chapter 40-5.2 - The Rhode Island Works Program

Section 40-5.2-1. - Short title.

Section 40-5.2-2. - The Rhode Island works program — Statement of purpose.

Section 40-5.2-3. - Legislative intent.

Section 40-5.2-4. - Collaboration between the department of human services and the department of labor and training.

Section 40-5.2-5. - Rhode Island works — Promotion of work.

Section 40-5.2-6. - Goals.

Section 40-5.2-7. - Work participation rates.

Section 40-5.2-8. - Definitions.

Section 40-5.2-9. - The Rhode Island works program — General eligibility requirements.

Section 40-5.2-10. - Necessary requirements and conditions.

Section 40-5.2-11. - Cash assistance.

Section 40-5.2-12. - Work requirements for receipt of cash assistance.

Section 40-5.2-13. - Income deeming.

Section 40-5.2-14. - Reporting of income and resources by participants.

Section 40-5.2-15. - Reporting absence.

Section 40-5.2-16. - Minimum payment.

Section 40-5.2-17. - Assistance not assignable; exemption from process.

Section 40-5.2-18. - Up-front cash program.

Section 40-5.2-19. - Appropriate child care necessary for work requirement.

Section 40-5.2-20. - Childcare assistance — Families or assistance units eligible.

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

Section 40-5.2-22. - Emergency expenses.

Section 40-5.2-23. - Post-employment incentive bonus.

Section 40-5.2-24. - Overpayment and underpayment of benefits.

Section 40-5.2-25. - Hearings.

Section 40-5.2-26. - Records as to assistance.

Section 40-5.2-27. - Department of human services.

Section 40-5.2-28. - Rules and regulations.

Section 40-5.2-29. - Noncustodial parents — Employment obligations.

Section 40-5.2-30. - Fraudulently obtaining assistance.

Section 40-5.2-31. - Authorization to pay assistance.

Section 40-5.2-32. - Cashing of assistance checks.

Section 40-5.2-33. - Child clothing allowance.

Section 40-5.2-34. - Screening for domestic violence — Waiver of program requirements.

Section 40-5.2-35. - Child support pass-through.

Section 40-5.2-36. - Appropriation of funds.

Section 40-5.2-37. - Severability.

Section 40-5.2-38. - Application and effect of this chapter on applicants and recipients.

Section 40-5.2-39. - References to the family independence program.