Rhode Island H7689 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and.

Rhode Island H7689 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period. It also increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level, effective July 1, 2026. The bill ties the benefit amount to the federal poverty level going forward and increases the cash support pass-through to one hundred dollars ($100) for one child and two hundred dollars ($200) for more than one child. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island H7689 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period and.

Rhode Island H7689 amends the Rhode Island Works Program to allow lawful permanent residents to receive benefits without a waiting period. It also increases the monthly cash benefit to one hundred percent (100%) of the federal poverty level, effective July 1, 2026. The bill ties the benefit amount to the federal poverty level going forward and increases the cash support pass-through to one hundred dollars ($100) for one child and two hundred dollars ($200) for more than one child. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.