Section 210-RICR-20-00-3.2 - DefinitionsA. As used herein, the following terms shall be construed as follows: 1. "Executive Office of Health and Human Services" or "EOHHS" means the State agency established in 2006 under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-7.2 within the executive branch of State government and serves as the principal agency for the purposes of managing the Departments of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF); Health (DOH); Human Services (DHS); and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH). The EOHHS is designated as the "single State agency," authorized under Title XIX of the U.S. Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396aet seq.) and, as such, is legally responsible for the program/fiscal management and administration of the Medicaid Program.2. "Temporarily absent" means time spent away from one's usual living arrangements. The length of time an absence is considered temporary varies based upon the reason for the absence, such as hospitalization, vacation, or employment. During temporary absences, the responsibility to provide Medicaid benefits does not transfer between States.210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-20-00-3.2
Amended effective 10/5/2021