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State of Rhode Island Department of Human Services Office of Health and Human Services

Programs and Services

Application Reviews Have Resumed

Please be advised that application reviews have been ongoing since the data breach of RIBridges, and the State will be mailing notices – including denials or terminations – as part of the usual application process. Customers have the right to appeal decisions that they don’t agree with. Additional information on the appeal process is here: https://eohhs.ri.gov/reference-center/eohhs-appeals-office

DHS' programs and services, including those offered by our four divisions, collectively serve more than 300,000 families, adults, children, older Rhode Islanders, individuals with disabilities and veterans each year. Each have their own eligibility requirements and our staff are happy to assist those who need us through the application process and any other needs.

If you have internet access, many services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the online Customer Portal. You can view notices, report a change, submit a document we requested and apply all online. Click Tech Resources within the Resources tab above for useful how to guides.

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Child Care

Subsidies to quality care, Head Start and support and licensing for the State's child care providers

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DHS Divisions

Office of Child Support Services (OCSS)

Office of Healthy Aging (OHA)

Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)

Office of Veterans Services (Vets)

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Energy Assistance Programs

Heating and weatherization services for eligible low-income families

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General Public Assistance

Small cash assistance for low-income adults 18+ while they await an SSI determination, GPA Hardship payments and Funeral/Burial payment assistance

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Long Term Services & Supports

Custom services for older adults, people with disabilities or chronic care needs living in a variety of settings as well as the SSI Enhanced Assisted Living program

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Medicaid / Medicare Programs

Multiple healthcare coverage options through the publicly-funded state Medicaid program as well as a Medicare Premium Payment Program for those with federal Medicare

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Refugee Assistance Program

Supporting refugees with resettling in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Works

Financial and employment assistance for low-income families with children

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SSI State Supplemental Payment Program

Small cash benefit for those aged, blind or disabled who receive federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Fighting domestic hunger with food assistance for those with little to zero income and eligible students not receiving school meals due to COVID-19