Rhode Island Works Update Rhode Island Works beneficiaries will see an approximate 20% increase in benefits and up to $112.50 in additional income as a result of being able to keep a larger share of earned income. These changes were recently approved in the state budget. Amounts issued will vary by household circumstances. Beneficiaries of RI Works should refer to their specific notice for more details. Additional information is available online.
Call Center Update The Call Center has expanded the options available at 1-855-697-4347 when callers select menu option 2. Starting July 2024, callers using option 2 can now receive on-the-go information on their Rhode Island Works, Child Care Assistance, and General Public Assistance cases. This is in addition to the information already available for SNAP and Medicaid cases. Learn more about the improved functionality here: https://dhs.ri.gov/resources
Voter Registration for Upcoming Elections The Board of Elections is reminding residents about upcoming election deadlines for voting. In order to vote in the State Primary, residents must be registered to vote by August 11. The deadline to register to vote in the statewide general election is October 6. Registering to vote can be done online here: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/
Attention RI SNAP Beneficiaries Please be aware there is currently fraudulent activity taking place in other states affecting SNAP Benefits on EBT cards. While we do not believe there is any activity of this nature currently taking place in Rhode Island, please be advised you will never be asked to sign up for instant cash benefits or be asked to provide personal information, your card number, or PIN. If you ever receive a call, email, text, or social media invitation to do so, never click any links or provide the requested information.Please know, ebtEdge will never request this type of information from you. Please remember to protect yourself by changing your PIN frequently – using a different PIN each time – or by freezing your card. If you are uncertain about or confused by a suspicious inquiry, please contact DHS and call the EBT customer service line at 1-888-979-9939 to change your PIN. You can find more information on how best to protect yourself from possible SNAP-related fraud here.
Translation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, translation services are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
FFY 2024 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 $35,674 $8,918.50 $2,972.83 2 $46,651 $11,662.75 $3,887.58 3 $57,628 $14,407.00 $4,802.33 4 $68,605 $17,151.25 $5,717.08 5 $79,581 $19,895.25 $6,631.75 6 $90,558 $22,639.50 $7,546.50 7 $92,616 $23,154.00 $7,718.00 8 $94,674 $23,668.50 $7,889.50 9 $96,733 $24,183.25 $8,061.08 10 $98,791 $24,697.75 $8,232.58 11 $100,849 $25,212.25 $8,404.08 12 $102,907 $25,726.75 $8,575.58 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.