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).
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