212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-30-00-1.8

Current through December 3, 2024
Section 212-RICR-30-00-1.8 - SELECTION OF INDIGENT PARTICIPANTS PURSUANT TO THE CHARITABLE TRUST
A. When the Charitable Trust Fund has sufficient earnings on the principal to enable supplemental services or goods to be provided to an indigent Participant or Participants, the Board shall notify the Department that such funds are available and the amount of such funds.
B. Upon such notification by the Board, the Department shall request the assistance of individuals and/or agencies concerned with the care and treatment of persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and other eligible individuals, to ascertain the manner in which the funds shall be used for the benefit of low-income individuals.
C. The Department may request proposals from individuals and/or agencies in order to ascertain the manner in which the funds may best be used for the benefit of low-income individuals.
D. The Department may utilize these moneys to expand services available through already existing state or federal programs.
E. The Department may utilize these moneys to provide supplemental services to a group of low-income individuals or may use these moneys to provide supplemental services to one or more individuals.
F. The Department shall inform the Board of the specific services or goods which the Department has determined shall be purchased with the funds. The Department shall provide the following information to the Board regarding the use of the funds:
1. The specific individual(s) to be served;
2. The type of service to be provided;
3. The provider of the services;
4. The period of time for which services will be provided.

212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-30-00-1.8