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 If your contact information is out of date, you might miss important information regarding your Medicaid benefits.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.
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.