R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8.8-6: Eligibility.

To be eligible for benefits under the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly:

(1) The person shall meet the eligibility criteria for both the Rhode Island medical assistance program and for the federal Medicare program; and

(2) The person shall meet the eligibility criteria for the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the state department of human services, including, but not limited to:

(i) Being at least fifty-five (55) years old;

(ii) Residing in the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly service area; and

(iii) Being certified as eligible for nursing home care by the state department of human services.