RIBridges Updates The RIBridges system managed by Deloitte is currently offline, and the State is working closely with Deloitte to address the cybersecurity threat and bring the system back online. The programs managed through the RIBridges system include but are not limited to: Medicaid, HSRI medical coverage, SNAP, RI Works, CCAP, LTSS, GPA, LTSS, and At Home Cost Share. Customers can take steps today to protect themselves, utilizing credit freezes, fraud alerts, and updating passwords. Any customer who sees suspicious activity on their EBT card should change their PIN. Changing your EBT PIN frequently, before or around the time of benefit issuance, is a fraud prevention best practice to protect your benefits. To change your PIN, call ebtEdge at 1-888-979-9939. Additional instructions on how to protect your benefits can be found here. -Please be advised benefits for the month of December for most programs have already been disbursed. -DHS regional offices remain open and are processing paper applications and forms at this time. - The Call Center (1-855-697-4347) will be offering extended hours Monday-Wednesday ( Jan. 6-8). and take incoming calls from 4-6:30 p.m. to assist all callers in the queue.
Applying for Benefits The customer portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov and the HealthyRhode mobile app) is not available because of the data breach. You can apply for all benefits by phone by calling 1-855-697-4347, in person at a DHS office, or by mail. Visit https://dhs.ri.gov/apply-now for more information. Please click here to find application assistance.
Fair Hearing - How to Request Without Web (Mail, Call, Visit) While the customer portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov and the HealthyRhode mobile app) is not available, fair hearings can only be requested by phone, in person, or by mail. To file an appeal regarding Medicaid and Purchased Health Coverage through HealthSource RI, call HealthSource RI at 1-855-840-HSRI (4774). For questions about filing an appeal for human services programs such as SNAP, RIW, Child Care, GPA, or SSP call the Department of Human Services at 1-855-MY-RI-DHS (1-855-697-4347).To request a fair hearing in person, please visit your nearest DHS office. To request a fair hearing by mail, please mail your completed Appeal Form to PO Box 8709, Cranston, RI 02920.For more information about the fair hearing process, please visit the Appeals Office page.
FFY 2025 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 $39,101 $9,775.25 $3,258.42 2 $51,133 $12,783.25 $4,261.08 3 $63,164 $15,791.00 $5,263.67 4 $75,196 $18,799.00 $6,266.33 5 $87,227 $21,806.75 $7,268.92 6 $99,258 $24,814.50 $8,271.50 7 $101,514 $25,378.50 $8,459.50 8 $103,770 $25,942.50 $8,647.50 9 $106,026 $26,506.50 $8,835.50 10 $108,282 $27,070.50 $9,023.50 11 $110,538 $27,634.50 $9,211.50 12 $112,794 $28,198.50 $9,399.50 13 $115,049 $28,762.25 $9,587.42 14 $117,305 $29,326.25 $9,775.42 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, 2024. Guidelines may be restricted for FY2025 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.