260-RICR-40-05-1. Unemployment Insurance and Temporary Disability Insurance Programs (version Adoption, 11/01/2006 to 10/15/2008)

RULE 30 - TDI - 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, as needed, when clearly supported by medical documentation provided by the Qualified Healthcare Provider and subject to agency review and approval. [Reference to the RI Temporary Disability Insurance Act: Section 28-41-5(d)]