§ 40-8.4-8. Appropriations — Authorization to pay for health care.
The general assembly shall annually appropriate to the department of human services the sums as it may deem necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Authorization to pay for healthcare services specified in this chapter shall be made by representatives of the department of human services, and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of the sum or sums or so much thereof as may be required from time to time, upon the receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers; provided, however, that the department of human services may enter into cooperative agreements for the transfer of funds to effectuate the purposes set forth in this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 31, art. 33, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.4 - Health Care for Families
Section 40-8.4-3. - Definitions.
Section 40-8.4-4. - Eligibility.
Section 40-8.4-5. - Managed care.
Section 40-8.4-6. - Administration.
Section 40-8.4-8. - Appropriations — Authorization to pay for health care.
Section 40-8.4-9. - Assignment of medical support rights.
Section 40-8.4-10. - Regulations.
Section 40-8.4-11. - Severability.
Section 40-8.4-12. - RIte Share health insurance premium assistance program.
Section 40-8.4-13. - Utilization of available employer-based health insurance.
Section 40-8.4-14. - Permanent joint committee on health care oversight.
Section 40-8.4-15. - Advisory commission on health care.
Section 40-8.4-16. - Pilot program for the uninsured — Legislative findings.
Section 40-8.4-17. - Pilot primary care program established.
Section 40-8.4-18. - Public health access beneficiary employer report.
Section 40-8.4-19. - Managed healthcare delivery systems for families.