2017 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40 - Human services
Chapter 40-6.3 - Bonus Program
Section 40-6.3-1 - Bonus program.
§ 40-6.3-1. Bonus program.
The director of human services (hereinafter referred to as the "director") shall implement a cash bonus program for one year for welfare recipients who have been receiving aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) for a period of at least thirty (30) consecutive months next prior to the effective date of this chapter. The recipients agree to forego all welfare benefits of whatever nature and return to full-time employment, except any medical assistance coverage in conformity with rules and regulations promulgated by the director. The program shall be limited to the first one hundred (100) recipients who choose to participate and are otherwise qualified. Applications for the bonus program will be accepted commencing thirty (30) days after the start of the state's fiscal year and terminating ninety (90) days after the start of the state's fiscal year or as soon as the first one hundred (100) recipients have been qualified for acceptance into the program.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1985, ch. 247, § 1.)
