§ 40-8.9-3. Least-restrictive setting requirement.
The executive office of health and human services (executive office) is directed to recommend the allocation of existing Medicaid resources as needed to ensure that those in need of long-term-care and support services receive them in the least-restrictive setting appropriate to their needs and preferences. The executive office is hereby authorized to utilize screening criteria to avoid unnecessary institutionalization of persons during the full eligibility-determination process for Medicaid community-based care.
History of Section.P.L. 2006, ch. 263, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 286, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 14, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 142, art. 7, § 5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.9 - Medical Assistance — Long-Term Care Service and Finance Reform
Section 40-8.9-2. - System reform and rebalancing goal.
Section 40-8.9-3. - Least-restrictive setting requirement.
Section 40-8.9-4. - Unified long-term care budget.
Section 40-8.9-5. - Administration and regulations.
Section 40-8.9-6. - Recognizing long-term reform performance — Reporting.
Section 40-8.9-7. - Rate reform.
Section 40-8.9-8. - System screening.
Section 40-8.9-9. - Long-term-care rebalancing system reform goal.