Rhode Island § 40-20-2 - Long-Term Care System Planning
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 40-20-2 — Long-Term Care System Planning, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-20-2. Long-Term Care System Planning
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-20-2
§ 40-20-2. Long-term-care entry system.
The directors of the department of human services, the office of healthy aging, the department of health, and the department of behavioral healthcare, developmental disabilities and hospitals, shall work collaboratively to design and implement subject to appropriation by October 1, 2006, a standardized, community-based, comprehensive system for entry into state long-term-care programs and services. The system shall include community-based staff to administer pre-screening long-term-care assessments and care-management services, as defined and required under chapter 66.6 of title 42, and to make recommendations for services, including home- and community-based alternatives to residential care, and to assist with access to services. The long-term-care entry system shall include the essential elements contained in § 40-20-1(b).
History of Section.
P.L. 1997, ch. 194, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 359, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 183, § 1; P.L. 2004,
ch. 271, § 1; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 1, § 35.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 40-20-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 40-20-2 cover?
Section 40-20-2 ("Long-Term Care System Planning") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 40-20-2?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 40-20-2" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 40-20-2 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Rhode Island can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Rhode Island.