# R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-7: Appeals €” Hearing

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T40_C40-8_S40-8-7

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8-7
- **Heading:** Appeals €” Hearing
- **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 40-8-7

## Text

Any applicant for or recipient of benefits aggrieved because of a decision, or delay in making a decision, shall be entitled to an appeal and shall be afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair hearing conducted by the director.

## 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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