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RI Gen L § 40.1-1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-8 - Federal funds for planning, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, review, and comment of all state plans regarding individuals with developmental disabilities.

§ 40.1-1-8. Federal funds for planning, advocacy, monitoring, evaluation, review, and comment of all state plans regarding individuals with developmental disabilities.The state council on developmental disabilities is hereby designated to be the sole agency of the state to develop and, as approved by the governor, establish a plan for improving services for individuals with developmental disabilities and administer any statewide plan for the provision of care, treatment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, training, or related services, which plan is now or may hereafter be required as a condition to the eligibility for benefits pursuant to the provisions of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6000 et seq. [repealed], as enacted by Title V of Pub. L. No. 95-602 on November 6, 1978, by the Congress of the United States, and subsequent amendments thereto. The state council on developmental disabilities is also authorized to receive, administer, and expend any funds that may be available under this federal act, or from any other sources public or private, for those purposes.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1989, ch. 492, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-8.1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-8.1 - "Developmental disability" defined.

§ 40.1-1-8.1. "Developmental disability" defined.The term "developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of a person that:(1) Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;(2) Is manifested before the person attains age twenty-two (22);(3) Is likely to continue indefinitely;(4) Results in substantial functional limitations in three (3) or more of the following areas of major life activity:(i) Self-care;(ii) Receptive and expressive language;(iii) Learning;(iv) Mobility;(v) Self-direction;(vi) Capacity for independent living; and(vii) Economic self-sufficiency; and(5) Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-9 - State council on developmental disabilities.

§ 40.1-1-9. State council on developmental disabilities.(a) The governor shall establish a state council administratively attached to the university of Rhode Island (hereafter referred to as the "university") and make appropriate provisions for the rotation of membership, and appoint such representatives as are required as a condition of eligibility for benefits under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-402, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 15001 et seq., to consult with the directors of the state departments of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, human services, children, youth and families, health, and elementary and secondary education in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.(b) The council shall review and, where appropriate, make findings and recommendations on programs related to the care provided to persons with developmental disabilities including, but not limited to, other services available to them. The council should continue to strive to see that individuals with developmental disabilities receive the substantial care and assistance that can be provided to them and shall continue to monitor, plan, and evaluate, as may be appropriate, those services and supports affording protections to persons with developmental disabilities.(c) The council shall submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services amendments to its state plan, in compliance with the public notice and other requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 15024 and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.30 and 1386.31, that provide for the council's incorporation as a nonprofit corporation and for the designation of the university of Rhode Island as the state agency that shall, on behalf of the state, provide support to the council. After approval of the amendments, the council shall incorporate as a nonprofit corporation and enter into a memorandum of understanding with the university delineating the roles and responsibilities of the university. Thereafter, the governor shall designate the university as the state agency responsible for providing support services to the council pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 15025(d) and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.34.(d) The university shall have the fiscal and other responsibilities of a designated state agency pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 15025(d) and 45 C.F.R. § 1386.34. As required by 42 U.S.C. § 15024(c)(5)(L), the university and any other agency, office or entity of the state, shall not interfere with the advocacy, capacity building, systemic change activities, budget, personnel, state plan development, or plan implementation of the council.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 145, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 206, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 94, § 1; P.L. 1980, ch. 226, § 18; P.L. 1981, ch. 315, § 1; P.L. 1982, ch. 414, § 16; P.L. 1989, ch. 492, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 9, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-11 - Housing for traumatically brain injured persons.

§ 40.1-1-11. Housing for traumatically brain injured persons.The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall have full authority and jurisdiction over the construction and staffing of group homes for traumatically brain injured persons; provided, however, the department shall consult with the Rhode Island chapter of the National Head Injury Foundation regarding the construction and staffing of group homes.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 183, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-12 - Permanent legislative oversight commission.

§ 40.1-1-12. Permanent legislative oversight commission.(a) There is hereby created a permanent legislative commission entitled "permanent legislative oversight commission on substance abuse treatment" the purpose of which shall be to oversee the implementation and administration of all money and programs in substance-abuse treatment in the state and to report to the general assembly with advice and recommendations as to the adequacy, efficacy, and efficiency of all statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, practices, and programs relating to substance abuse treatment and such other related matters as it deems appropriate.(b) The commission shall consist of ten (10) members; five (5) members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives from among the members of the house of representatives, not more than four (4) of whom shall be from the same political party; three (3) members shall be appointed by the president of the senate from among the members of the senate, not more than two (2) of whom shall be from the same political party; and one member (ex officio) shall be the director of MHRH, or his or her designee; and one member shall be the director of the department of health in the executive department, or his or her designee. The chairperson of the commission shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties under this section.(c) The commission may request and shall receive from any instrumentality of the state, including the division of substance abuse of the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the department of health in the executive department, department of children, youth and families, department of human services and other departments as the commission sees fit and from any municipality or any instrumentality thereof, information and assistance as it deems necessary for the proper execution of its powers and duties under this section.(d) The commission shall meet at least quarterly and shall report at least annually to the general assembly on its findings and recommendations with respect to:(1) All existing substance abuse treatment programs; and(2) Any matters relating to substance abuse treatment efforts in the state.History of Section.P.L. 1990, ch. 322, § 7; P.L. 1992, ch. 418, § 7; P.L. 2001, ch. 180, § 88; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 27.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-14 - Transfer determination.

§ 40.1-1-14. Transfer determination.(a) The director of administration, with the approval of the governor, shall make the conclusive determination of the number of positions, personnel, property, records, and appropriation balances, allocations, and other funds of the department of health to be transferred to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals in connection with the functions transferred thereunto by the provisions of this chapter.(b) Such further measures and dispositions as the director of administration, with the approval of the governor, shall deem necessary in order to effectuate the transfer of functions provided in this chapter shall be carried out as the director of administration shall direct and by the agencies the director of administration shall designate.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-15 - Continuity of administrative function.

§ 40.1-1-15. Continuity of administrative function.In order to ensure continuity of the administrative business of the state, the actual transfer of functions or any part thereof to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals from the department of health may be postponed after July 1, 1998, until such time as, by executive order of the governor, the transfer herein provided can be put into force and effect.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-16 - Division of substance abuse services - Establishment.

§ 40.1-1-16. Division of substance abuse services — Establishment.The director of the department of administration shall promulgate rules and regulations that are necessary to establish a division of substance abuse services within the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-17 - Law revision.

§ 40.1-1-17. Law revision.All general and public laws affected by this chapter shall be revised, amended, consolidated, or conformed by the law revision office. Wherever in general and public laws reference is made to the functions of the department of health that are transferred to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, the law revision director shall proceed according to the provisions set out in § 22-11-3.4.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 23.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-18 - Liberal construction.

§ 40.1-1-18. Liberal construction.This chapter shall be liberally construed in aid of its declared purposes, the primary purpose of which is the coordination and integration of functions relating to substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment within one department and the allocation of these functions to the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.History of Section.P.L. 1998, ch. 257, § 4; P.L. 1998, ch. 458, § 4.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-19 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-19 - Problem gambling - Program.

§ 40.1-1-19. Problem gambling — Program.The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, division of substance abuse, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling and the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association of Rhode Island, shall develop a program to address problem gambling with the following components:(1) Treatment services. The division of substance abuse shall designate, through a request for proposals process, comprehensive treatment services for problem gamblers and their family members; provided, however, the cost of the treatment services program does not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000). The division shall present the recommended language for the request for proposals to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;(2) Prevention education. The Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling shall develop a problem gaming prevention program; provided, however, the cost of the program does not exceed seven thousand dollars ($7,000). The council shall present the recommended program to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;(3) Training. The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association of Rhode Island shall develop a training program to address problem gambling; provided, however, the cost of the program does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The association shall present the recommended program to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000;(4) Prevalence study. The division of substance abuse shall designate, through a request for proposals process, a prevalence study; provided, however, the cost of the study does not exceed eight thousand dollars ($8,000). The division shall present the recommended language for the request for proposals to the governor and the general assembly not later than December 31, 2000.History of Section.P.L. 2000, ch. 55, art. 22, § 3.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1 - Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Section 40.1-1-20 - Problem gambling programs.

§ 40.1-1-20. Problem gambling programs.(a) The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals shall establish and promulgate minimum standards for treatment programs for problem gamblers and for gaming prevention programs, and shall make these standards available to the public and to any organization that intends to provide such treatment or education programs.(b) The standards for treatment programs shall include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) Assessment criteria and procedures;(2) Admission and discharge criteria;(3) Client record keeping;(4) Staff training requirements;(5) Requirements for performance and outcome measures.(c) The department shall monitor and review treatment programs for problem gamblers and gaming prevention programs and shall certify programs that comply with the standards developed by the department.History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 152, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1.1 - Cooperation With Federal Government|Section 40.1-1.1-1 - Declaration of policy.

§ 40.1-1.1-1. Declaration of policy.It is hereby declared to be the policy of the state to establish, extend, and strengthen the mental health services relating to the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders and in the providing for developing the most effective methods of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.History of Section.P.L. 1948, ch. 2113, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 26-1-1; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1.1-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1.1 - Cooperation With Federal Government|Section 40.1-1.1-2 - Designation of agency to cooperate with federal government.

§ 40.1-1.1-2. Designation of agency to cooperate with federal government.The state department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals is hereby designated as the agency of this state to cooperate with the federal government, its agency, or instrumentality, in establishing, extending, and strengthening the services described in § 40.1-1.1-1.History of Section.P.L. 1948, ch. 2113, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 26-1-2; Reorg. Plan No. 1, 1970; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1.1 - Cooperation With Federal Government|Section 40.1-1.1-3 - Powers of department.

§ 40.1-1.1-3. Powers of department.The department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals is hereby authorized:(1) To develop jointly with the federal government through its appropriate agency or instrumentality, a plan or plans for the purpose specified in § 40.1-1.1-1 and to make rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable for the administration of plans and the provisions of this chapter;(2) To receive and expend in accordance with those plans any funds made available to the department by the federal government, the state, or its political subdivision for that purpose;(3) To develop services and to provide encouragement in assistance of adequate methods of treatment of psychiatric disorders in accordance with those plans.History of Section.P.L. 1948, ch. 2113, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 26-1-3; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-1.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-1.1 - Cooperation With Federal Government|Section 40.1-1.1-4 - Receipt and disbursement of federal funds.

§ 40.1-1.1-4. Receipt and disbursement of federal funds.The general treasurer of the state shall receive funds granted to the state for the purposes specified in § 40.1-1.1-1 by the federal government; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of that sum, or so much thereof as may be required, from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers.History of Section.P.L. 1948, ch. 2113, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 26-1-4; P.L. 1979, ch. 39, § 1.
RI Gen L § 40.1-2-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-2 - Administration of State Institutions|Section 40.1-2-1 - Definitions.

§ 40.1-2-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Care and treatment" means the health services provided on an inpatient or outpatient basis in any facility directly operated by the department. Those services may include, but are not limited to, medical services, nursing care, bed and board, ancillary treatment services, and all other diagnostics and therapeutic items and services provided by the facility.(2) "Charges" means the full and customary charges for care and treatment in each facility. Charges shall be calculated and billed in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 40.1-2-2.(3) "Department" means the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals.(4) "Facility" means any institutional or other treatment program operated directly by the department.(5) "Patient" means:(i) Every individual who receives care and treatment in a facility, and/or that individual's spouse;(ii) The patient's legal guardian or conservator;(iii) The executor or administrator of the patient's estate if the patient is deceased;(iv) Any family member, friend, or other individual who has possession or control of all or part of the patient's estate.(6) "Patient's estate" means the patient's assets and income, whether in possession or under control of the patient, the patient's spouse, the patient's legal guardian or conservator, or a family member, friend, or other individual. Assets and income, and their treatment for billing purposes, shall be set forth in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 40.1-2-2.(7) "Third-party programs" means any insurance or welfare program, which provides reimbursement for care and treatment.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 520, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40.1-2-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-2 - Administration of State Institutions|Section 40.1-2-2 - Rules and regulations.

§ 40.1-2-2. Rules and regulations.The department shall adopt, amend, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations as are deemed necessary to accomplish the purposes of §§ 40.1-2-1 — 40.1-2-5; provided, however, that all rules and regulations shall be consistent with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations governing third-party programs.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 520, § 2.
RI Gen L § 40.1-2-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals|Chapter 40.1-2 - Administration of State Institutions|Section 40.1-2-3 - Investigation of patient's estate and eligibility for third-party programs - Billing.

§ 40.1-2-3. Investigation of patient's estate and eligibility for third-party programs — Billing.The department shall investigate each patient's estate and shall also continually monitor each patient's eligibility for third-party programs. The department shall seek payment or contribution for the charges for each patient's care and treatment from every third-party program for which the patient is eligible. The department shall bill the patient for any charges not covered by third-party programs in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to § 40.1-2-2; provided, however, that the department shall not bill the patient for any charges paid by a third-party program.History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 520, § 2.