§ 40-8.7-3. Purpose.
The purpose of the Medicaid buy-in program is to:
(1) Enable individuals with disabilities to enter and reenter the work force as soon as possible;
(2) Provide health care and employment support services to individuals with disabilities that will enable those individuals to reduce their dependency on cash benefit programs; and
(3) Allow individuals with disabilities the option to purchase Medicaid coverage that is necessary to enable such individuals to obtain and/or maintain employment.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 343, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 354, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 241, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 253, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.7 - Healthcare Assistance for Working People with Disabilities
Section 40-8.7-1. - Short title.
Section 40-8.7-2. - Medicaid buy-in program.
Section 40-8.7-4. - Definitions.
Section 40-8.7-5. - Authorization for Medicaid buy-in program and personal care services.
Section 40-8.7-6. - Eligibility.
Section 40-8.7-8. - Work-related protections.
Section 40-8.7-9. - Regulations and commencement of program.