Section 42-66.12-1. – Short title.

§ 42-66.12-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “The Rhode Island Aging and Disability Resource Center Act.” History of Section.P.L. 2018, ch. 47, art. 13, § 6.

Section 42-66.12-2. – Purpose.

§ 42-66.12-2. Purpose. To assist Rhode Islanders and their families in making informed choices and decisions about long-term service and support options and to streamline access to long-term supports and services for older adults, persons with disabilities, family caregivers, and providers, a statewide aging and disability resource center shall be maintained. The Rhode Island aging […]

Section 42-66.12-3. – Aging and disability resource center established.

§ 42-66.12-3. Aging and disability resource center established. The Rhode Island aging and disability resource center (ADRC) shall be established and operated by the department of human services, office of healthy aging in collaboration with other agencies within the executive office of health and human services. The office of healthy aging shall build on its […]

Section 42-66.12-4. – Aging and disability resource center service directives.

§ 42-66.12-4. Aging and disability resource center service directives. The aging and disability resource center (ADRC) shall provide for the following: (1) A statewide toll-free ADRC information number available during business hours with a messaging system to respond to after-hours calls during the next business day and language services to assist individuals with limited English […]