Minimum wage increase actually means less income for RI Personal Choice family home care providers

By: Ronjena Henderson

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 723

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

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Every day, Rhode Island home care workers make a vital difference in the lives of our clients, many of whom are our loved ones. We provide independence and stability, while helping save the state millions of dollars to keep people safely in their homes. But for too long, we have been working in the shadows, without enough pay, health care or benefits.

Just recently, the state informed many of us that in exchange for …

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