RI H7591

All out-of-state foster care placement facilities must be registered with Rhode Island's state medical assistance program as a Medicaid provider

The director may waive the Medicaid registration requirement on a case-by-case basis for emergency placements when no registered Medicaid provider is available

Amends Section 42-72.1-3 of the General Laws governing licensing and monitoring of child placing agencies, child caring agencies, foster and adoptive homes, and children's behavioral health programs

Takes effect immediately upon passage