Applications Update There is an important update regarding application reviews. For more information, visit: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services
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.
Research, Reports and Newsletters “DHS’ success is critical to the success of us as a state. If we don’t support vulnerable individuals and families in meeting their basic needs then we will never achieve our broader economic, educational and quality of life goals." - former DHS Director Courtney E. Hawkins The following are research, reports and newsletter about SNAP. Reports The Rhode Island SNAP Report provides a snapshot in time for caseload and demographic data as well as other helpful program information for that year. Read the latest annual reports below. 2021 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2020 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes 2019 Rhode Island SNAP Report PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes