Section 40-8.8-1. – Short title.

§ 40-8.8-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.” History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 110, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 114, § 1.

Section 40-8.8-2. – Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.

§ 40-8.8-2. Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. The department of human services is hereby authorized to elect a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly as an optional Medicaid benefit, pursuant to § 1905(a)(26) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. § 1396d(a)(26)], as added by § 4802(a)(1) of the Balanced Budget Act […]

Section 40-8.8-3. – Purpose.

§ 40-8.8-3. Purpose. The purpose of the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly is to offer an alternative to nursing home care for frail elders. The program of all-inclusive care for the elderly is a pre-paid, capitated program of managed care service delivery for beneficiaries who meet special eligibility requirements, including being eligible for […]

Section 40-8.8-4. – Definition.

§ 40-8.8-4. Definition. As used in this chapter, the term “Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly” shall mean a program of services coordinated for the eligible population by an organization approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for these purposes. The program of services include at minimum the following benefit […]

Section 40-8.8-5. – Authorization for program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.

§ 40-8.8-5. Authorization for program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. The department of human services is hereby authorized and directed to amend its Title XIX state plan to initiate a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. History of Section.P.L. 2005, ch. 110, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 114, § 1.

Section 40-8.8-6. – Eligibility.

§ 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 […]

Section 40-8.8-7. – Regulations and commencement of program.

§ 40-8.8-7. Regulations and commencement of program. (a) The department of human services shall submit the Medicaid state plan amendment and promulgate any rules or regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter, contingent upon, and immediately following, federal approval of any program of all-inclusive care of the elderly. (b) Contingent upon completion of […]