R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-7.2-17

Notwithstanding other statutory references to the department of human services, wherever in the general or public laws, or any rule or regulation, any reference shall appear to the “department of human services” or to “department” as it relates to any responsibilities for and/or to Medicaid, unless the context otherwise requires, it shall be deemed to mean “the office of health and human services.”