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 Pawtucket and both Providence Offices, as well as the Call Center, will be offering extended hours from 4-7 p.m. Monday (12/23), Thursday (12/26), and Friday (12/27).
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