210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-20-00-2.1

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 210-RICR-20-00-2.1 - Legal Authority

A. These rules and regulations related to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services' (EOHHS) Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Program are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred under:

1.42 C.F.R. § 431.53"Assurance of Transportation";

2.42 C.F.R. § 440"Medicaid Program; State Option to Establish Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Program";

3. Section 1902(a)(70) of the Social Security Act ("Deficit Reduction Act of 2005");

4. R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-66-4(8)"Duties of the Department";

5. R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-12-1.3"Transfer of Functions from the Department of Elderly Affairs"; and

6. R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-36-20(a)"Motor Fuel Tax Disposition of Proceeds."

B. Federal 42 C.F.R. § 431.53 requires the Medicaid agency:

1. to ensure necessary transportation for beneficiaries to/from health care providers; and

2. to describe the methods used to provide such transportation services.

210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-20-00-2.1

Amended effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 7/22/2020