§ 40-8.4-13 - Utilization of available employer-based health insurance. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40-8.4-13

   § 40-8.4-13  Utilization of availableemployer-based health insurance. – To the extent permitted under Titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act, 42U.S.C. § 1396 et seq. and 42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq., or by waiverfrom the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, thedepartment of human services shall adopt regulations to restrict eligibilityfor RIte Care under this chapter and/or chapter 12.3 of title 42, or the RIteShare program under § 40-8.4-12, for certain periods of time for certainindividuals or families who have access to, or have refused or terminatedemployer-based health insurance and for certain periods of time for certainindividuals but not including children whose employer has terminated theiremployer-based health insurance. The department is authorized and directed toamend the medical assistance Title XIX and XXI state plans, and/or to seek andobtain appropriate federal approvals or waivers to implement this section.