RI Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest to retire July 3

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest is retiring from state office in July, Gov. Dan McKee’s office announced Friday.

Charest’s looming departure comes after three years leading the state health and human services agency, which encompasses the state’s massive Medicaid program alongside public and behavioral health, hospitals, human services, veterans services and those for children, youth and families. Its $6.4 million annual budget represents nearly 50% of the state’s overall spending …

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