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.
Call Center Update DHS offices will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday. To help ensure customers have ample opportunity to connect with DHS staff the week of July 4, the Call Center will adjust its schedule to take incoming calls Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Call Center will return to its normal schedule the following week.
Summer EBT Update This summer, families with school-age children who were income-eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the 2023-2024 school year will receive SUN Bucks (formerly Summer EBT), a $120 dollar benefit per child that can be used to buy groceries. Families will either see the benefit added to their SNAP EBT card or to a separate SUN Bucks card that will be mailed this month. Benefits will be available to use beginning July 1. If you have questions about SUN bucks, please call United Way of Rhode Island at 2-1-1. Additional information about SUN buck can be found here: https://dhs.ri.gov/sun-bucks
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.
Levels of Care & Covered Services Individuals must meet both the financial and clinical level of care requirements in order to qualify for Medicaid LTSS. Highest Level of Care People who have serious needs that meet the criteria for the Highest Level of Care have the option of: Nursing facility care Home and community-based care High Level of Care People who have LTSS needs for the High Level of Care are eligible for home and community-based services, but NOT for nursing home care. Covered Home and Community-based care includes: Homemaker/CAN services Environmental modifications Special medical equipment Meals on Wheels Personal Emergency Response System Case management Senior companion Assisted living Personal case services Self-directed care Respite Minor home modifications For additional information about the scope of certain covered services, see the following fact sheets: Special Medical Equipment LTC_Special_Medical_Equipment PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Minor Environmental Modifications LTC_Minor_Environmental_Modifications PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Approved Modifications The approved list of minor environmental modifications are: abduction wedge adaptive kitchen utensils bath/shower chair gait belt wander device hip kit offset hinges raised toilet seat shampoo tray threshold ramps transfer bench adaptive eating utensils aids for personal care dressing aids grab bars hip abduction pillow cover pivot disc to transfer reacher safety transfer belt standing pole tract glove versa frame (toilet safety frame) hand held shower unit/diverter valve Repairs or modifications to the items on this list These items are for core and preventative services. All items require prior authorization. Items that do not appear on the above approved items list may be considered for coverage, and determination will be based on the individual's unique circumstances as they apply to the current service definitions, policies, and regulations.