Medical Assistance Program- Section 0348- RITE CARE PROGRAM
218-909 INACTIVE RULE EMERGENCY RULE
Title | 218 | Department of Human Services |
Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
Part | 909 | Medical Assistance Program- Section 0348- RITE CARE PROGRAM |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 06/01/2009 to 09/29/2009 |
Regulation Authority:
RIGL 40-8; Title XIX of the Social Security Act
Purpose and Reason:
Effective June 1, 2009, individuals with countable family income from 133% to 150% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) will no longer be required to pay a monthly premium in order to maintain eligibility for the RIte Care Program. In addition, the monthly cost share premium will be decreased for individuals with countable family income from 150% to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Brief statement of Reason for Finding Imminent Peril:
Under the authority of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and in an effort to promote economic recovery, the Department of Human Services believes the emergency adoption of the rules is necessary to address the needs of RI citizens in the current economy.