§ 40-8.8-6. Eligibility.
To be eligible for benefits under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly:
(1) The person shall meet the eligibility criteria for both the Rhode Island medical assistance program and for the federal Medicare program; and
(2) The person shall meet the eligibility criteria for the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the state department of human services, including, but not limited to:
(i) Being at least fifty-five (55) years old;
(ii) Residing in the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly service area; and
(iii) Being certified as eligible for nursing home care by the state department of human services.
History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 110, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 114, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.8 - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Section 40-8.8-1. - Short title.
Section 40-8.8-2. - Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
Section 40-8.8-4. - Definition.
Section 40-8.8-5. - Authorization for program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
Section 40-8.8-6. - Eligibility.
Section 40-8.8-7. - Regulations and commencement of program.