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).
Employment Plan Eligibility for the RI Works (RIW) program is based on a family's income and resources. For more information, please make an appointment to see a DHS worker at a local DHS office. Am I required to work? All parents who receive cash assistance must enter into and comply with an employment plan to prepare for and enter employment as soon as possible. The first activity for most parents will be a job search. Other employment, education or training may be possible. RI Works Employment Plan RI Works Employment Plan (English, rev. 02/2020) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes RI Works Employment Plan (Spanish, rev. 02/2020) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes RI Works Employment Plan Component/Activity Notification (rev. 12/5/2019) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Work Activities Employment Subsidized employment Unpaid work experience or community service On-the-job training Job search Job readiness Vocational education training (not to exceed 12 months) Adult education in an intensive work readiness program (not to exceed 6 months) If an individual is already doing at least 20 hours per week of a core work activity (see list above), they also have the option to do one of the following: Job skills training Education (may be full-time for a youth under 20 years old who does not yet have a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma) If you don't meet work requirements If you do not meet work requirements, as defined in your individual employment plan, you will be notified in writing that you may be subject to a financial penalty unless you contact DHS and can prove good cause for not participating. If you don't comply with the employment plan, your cash benefit could be reduced for up to 3 months or until you comply. After 3 months of non-compliance, the entire cash benefit to the family is ended. Parents may reapply but must demonstrate compliance with their employment plans for a minimum of two weeks before they receive benefits again. Benefits will be restored on the first of the month, following the month of demonstrated compliance with work requirements and employment plan activities.
RI Works Employment Plan Component/Activity Notification (rev. 12/5/2019) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes