Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-12.3-15. Expansion of RIte track program

(a) The executive office of health and human services is hereby authorized and directed to submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services an amendment to the “RIte Care” waiver project number 11-W-000 4/1 -01 to provide for expanded Medicaid coverage for children until they reach eight (8) years of age, whose family income levels are to two hundred fifty percent (250%) of the federal poverty level.  Expansion of the RIte track program from the age of six (6) until they reach eighteen (18) years of age in accordance with this chapter shall be subject to the approval of the amended waiver by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.  Healthcare coverage under this section shall also be provided to a noncitizen child who is a resident of Rhode Island, and who is otherwise eligible for such assistance under Title XIX [42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.] or Title XXI [42 U.S.C. § 1397aa et seq.]

(b) The executive office of health and human services is directed to ensure that federal financial participation is used to the maximum extent allowable to provide coverage pursuant to this section, and that state-only funds will be used only if federal financial participation is not available.