Rhode Island General Laws Title 42. State Affairs and Government § 42-66.8-5. Duties of director of human services

For the purposes of this section, director means the director of human services. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of law, but subject to the expenditure limitations of this chapter, the director, subject to the approval of the state director of the budget, may authorize the utilization of medical assistance funds to pay for assisted living supportive services provided by specified assisted living facilities in addition to those services included in the medical assistance program under title 40 of this code, so long as federal financial participation is available for those services. Expenditures made under this subdivision shall be deemed payments for medical assistance for needy persons.