The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS), through federal/state programs established by the Social Security Act of 1935 (42 U.S.C. Chapter 7), as amended, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 701), as amended, and through state programs established by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 40-6, as amended, is the department authorized by law and designation to administer programs to Rhode Island residents who are in need and who meet the eligibility requirements of various financial, medical, social, and rehabilitation services.
218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-10-00-1.1