Call Center Update The Call Center has expanded the options available at 1-855-697-4347 when callers select menu option 2. Starting July 2024, callers using option 2 can now receive on-the-go information on their Rhode Island Works, Child Care Assistance, and General Public Assistance cases. This is in addition to the information already available for SNAP and Medicaid cases. Learn more about the improved functionality here: https://dhs.ri.gov/resources
Interpretation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, please be advised that interpretation services and/or interpreters 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.
Media Clips The SNAP Eat Well, Be Well Pilot Incentive Program promotes healthy and nutritious eating habits by rewarding customers with 50 cents for every $1 spent on SNAP eligible fruits and vegtables, up to $25 per month. See coverage related to this pilot initiative here: A first of its kind, R.I. launches SNAP program that provides extra benefits for fruits, vegetables - Boston Globe (1.23.2024) New pilot program encourages SNAP recipients to buy more fruits, vegtables - WPRI (1.23.2024) Rhode Island pilot program rewards healthy eating for SNAP beneficiaries - Turnto10 (1.23.2024) 'First of its kind' program rewards SNAP recipients for buying fruits and vegetables - The Providence Journal (1.23.2024) Rhode Island's Eat Well, Be Well pilot rewards program encourages healthy eating for SNAP recipients - Steve Ahlquist 1.23.2024