The limit for the Partial Return-to-Work Program, Rule 30 - “Limit on Partial Payments”, has been amended to maintain the spirit and intent of the legislation. Effective July 1, 2010, partial payments are allowed for a standard 8-week period to allow the individual time to transition back to his/her normal work schedule (full-time). Rule 30 of the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training reads as follows:

Temporary Disability Insurance- Rule 30- Limit on Partial Payments
“The Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) partial return to work law allows people collecting TDI to return to work on a partial basis (reduced hours) without cutting off their TDI benefits entirely. The spirit and intent of the legislation is for individuals to transition back into the workforce from an illness or injury. As such, partial return to work benefits facilitates transition for the individual to return to their normal working hours while continuing their recuperation. Partial payments are available for a short-term basis to allow the individual to transition back to their customary work and work schedule; therefore, a standard of an eight (8) week maximum is allowed under this benefit. Partial payments may be extended up to twelve (12) weeks total when clearly supported by medical documentation provided by the Qualified Healthcare Provider and subject to agency review and approval.

No more than twelve (12) weeks total maximum may be paid under the Partial Return to Work Program.”