Rhode Island SB 227: AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM (Provides eligibility for benefits for a pregnant person from onset of pregnancy and allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period. Increases the monthly cash benefit to fifty percent (50%) of the federal poverty level.)

Status: 05/18/2023 Committee recommended measure be held for further study (as of 2023-05-18)

State: Rhode Island · Session: 2023 · Bill: SB 227

Subjects: Children and Families, Health Care Plans/Services, Human Services, Medical, Public Assistance

Sponsors: Acosta, Ciccone, DiPalma, Euer, Lauria, Murray, Pearson, Sosnowski, Valverde, Zurier

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