Attention Medicaid Members Have you moved in the past three years? Have you gotten a new phone number or email address? If your contact information is out of date, you might miss important information regarding your Medicaid benefits. Stay connected to health coverage, and update your contact information today! Click here for more information. You can access your account online at https://healthyrhode.ri.gov.
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Community Reminder Recent action by the federal government ends the extra COVID SNAP benefits, known as SNAP Emergency Allotments, as of February 2023. The last COVID SNAP payment will be on February 3, 2023. Households will receive only their regular monthly SNAP issuance beginning on March 1, 2023. Community partners and advocates can find additional support and resources here.
Did You Know? • Applications submitted in the last 30 days (with the exception of LTSS (90 days) or expedited SNAP) are still within the window of processing. • You can check the status of your application after 30 days through the Call Center or Customer Portal at healthyrhode.ri.gov, where all of your notices are available.
FFY 2023 Low Income Guidelines Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Appliance Management Program Household Size 12 Month 3 Month 1 Month 1 $34,039 $8,510 $2,837 2 $44,512 $11,128 $3,709 3 $54,986 $13,747 $4,582 4 $65,460 $16,365 $5,455 5 $75,933 $18,983 $6,328 6 $86,407 $21,602 $7,201 7 $88,371 $22,093 $7,364 8 $90,335 $22,584 $7,528 9 $92,299 $23,075 $7,692 10 $94,262 $23,566 $7,855 11 $96,226 $24,057 $8,019 12 $98,190 $24,548 $8,183 LIHEAP Grants: LIHEAP Primary Grants are based on income, family size, fuel type, and minimum delivery requirements. *Income Guidelines are based upon State Median Income calculations with a calculation methodology described in 45 CFR 96.85. This is mandatory as of October 1, 2022. Guidelines may be restricted for FY2023 LIHEAP based on available funding. Remember, you must already qualify for LIHEAP to be eligible for Weatherization, Appliance Management, and Heating System Repair/Replacement. You apply at your local Community Action Agency.