# R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-6: Review of application for benefits

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-6

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-6
- **Heading:** Review of application for benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 40 / Chapter 40-8 / Section 40-8-6

## Text

The director, or someone designated by him or her, shall review each application for benefits filed in accordance with regulations, and shall make a determination of whether the application will be honored and the extent of the benefits to be made available to the applicant, and shall, within thirty (30) days after the filing, notify the applicant, in writing, of the determination. If the application is rejected, the notice to the applicant shall set forth therein the reason therefor. The director may at any time reconsider any determination.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-1 § 40-8-1. Declaration of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-2 § 40-8-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-3 § 40-8-3. Eligibility requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-3.1 § 40-8-3.1. Life estate in property €” Retained powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-4 § 40-8-4. Direct vendor payment plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-4.1 § 40-8-4.1. Lowest price.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-4.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-5 § 40-8-5. Agencies through which benefits paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-6 § 40-8-6. Review of application for benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-6.1 § 40-8-6.1. Provider care during pendency of application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-6.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-7 § 40-8-7. Appeals €” Hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-8 § 40-8-8. Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-9 § 40-8-9. Fraudulent receipt of assistance as larceny €” Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-9.1 § 40-8-9.1. Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-9.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-10 § 40-8-10. Recovery of benefits paid in error.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-10.md)

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