Rhode Island
Task Force
Rhode Island does not have an Olmstead task force. Throughout the years, the Human Services Department has internally reviewed its long-term care systems and made improvements as needed. The issue of developing an Olmstead plan will be revisited with the new administration.
Implementation
Legislation
No legislation was enacted this year related to Olmstead.
Lawsuits
There are no lawsuits related to the Olmstead decision.
Next Steps
The state Department of Human Services, Center for Adult Health received a $1.385 million Real Choice Systems Change Grant. The money is being used to assist the state in moving people from nursing homes to community-based settings under a nursing home transition grant.