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 If your contact information is out of date, you might miss important information regarding your Medicaid benefits.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.
Protecting Your Benefits ebtEDGE will never call or text you to ask for your personal information, card number or PIN. Do not share your information with anyone. Protect yourself by changing your PIN monthly or by freezing your card.
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.
Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), helps eligible households and families afford water or wastewater services. Applicants who qualify for LIHWAP assistance will receive a one-time payment issued directly to the utility company. LIHWAP is available through September 30, 2023, or until funds are exhausted. LIHWAP Grant Assistance: A grant is available for individuals and families. You may be eligible if you: Need assistance paying your current water or wastewater bill Have past-due bills for water or wastewater services Received a notice indicating termination of water or wastewater services as part of a tax sale; Have had your water service disconnected Households can receive the LIHWAP grants for both drinking water and for wastewater services. Families must meet income requirements. Learn about eligibility for water and wastewater assistance and how to apply here. Find helpful resources here.