Chapter 40-5.2. The Rhode Island Works Program
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40-5.2-1Short title.40-5.2-2The Rhode Island works program — Statement of purpose.40-5.2-3Legislative intent.40-5.2-4Collaboration between the department of human services and the department of labor and training.40-5.2-5Rhode Island works — Promotion of work.40-5.2-6Goals.40-5.2-7Work participation rates.40-5.2-8Definitions.40-5.2-9The Rhode Island works program — General eligibility requirements.40-5.2-10Necessary requirements and conditions.40-5.2-11Cash assistance.40-5.2-12Work requirements for receipt of cash assistance.40-5.2-13Income deeming.40-5.2-14Reporting of income and resources by participants.40-5.2-15Reporting absence.40-5.2-16Minimum payment.40-5.2-17Assistance not assignable; exemption from process.40-5.2-18Up-front cash program.40-5.2-19Appropriate child care necessary for work requirement.40-5.2-20Childcare assistance — Families or assistance units eligible.40-5.2-21Eligibility for medical benefits.40-5.2-22Emergency expenses.40-5.2-23Post-employment incentive bonus.40-5.2-24Overpayment and underpayment of benefits.40-5.2-25Hearings.40-5.2-26Records as to assistance.40-5.2-27Department of human services.40-5.2-28Rules and regulations.40-5.2-29Noncustodial parents — Employment obligations.40-5.2-30Fraudulently obtaining assistance.40-5.2-31Authorization to pay assistance.40-5.2-32Cashing of assistance checks.40-5.2-33Child clothing allowance.40-5.2-34Screening for domestic violence — Waiver of program requirements.40-5.2-35Child support pass-through.40-5.2-36Appropriation of funds.40-5.2-37Severability.40-5.2-38Application and effect of this chapter on applicants and recipients.40-5.2-39References to the family independence program.