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210-RICR-40-00-2 TITLE 210 - EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CHAPTER 40 - MEDICAID FOR ELDERS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SUBCHAPTER 00 – INTEGRATED HEALTH CARE COVERAGE GROUPS PART 2 – APPLICATION AND RENEWAL PROCESS FOR IHCC GROUPS 2.1 Scope and Purpose A. In September 2016, the State implemented its integrated eligibility system (IES) which has the capacity to crosswalk with the State’s health insurance marketplace, HealthsourceRI.com (HSRI) and, through a single application process, evaluate eligibility for publicly financed health coverage and needs- based programs administered by DHS and other EOHHS agencies. This Section focuses on the application and renewal processes for IHCC groups that have been established in conjunction with the implementation of the IES. 2.2 Authority A. This Part is promulgated pursuant to Federal authorities as follows: 1. Federal Law: Title XIX of the U.S. Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396- 1396w-7; § 1413(b)(1)(A) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148; and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. L. No. 111-115. 2. The Medicaid State Plan and the Section 1115 Waiver granted pursuant to § 1115 of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1315. B. Applicable State authority is derived from R.I. Gen. Laws Title 40 and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-7.2. 2.3 Incorporated Materials A. These regulations hereby adopt and incorporate 42 C.F.R. § 435.908 (2023) by reference, not including any further editions or amendments thereof, and only to the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with these regulations. B. These regulations hereby adopt and incorporate 42 C.F.R. § 435.916 (2023) by reference, not including any further editions or amendments thereof, and only to the extent that the provisions therein are not inconsistent with these regulations.