DHS Advisory Committees | RI Department of Human Services

RIBridges Alert

Alert for DHS customers about a recent data breach. Click here for more info.

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.

DHS Advisory Committees

When relevant, a listing of DHS Advisory Committee meetings and dates.

RI Office of Veterans Services

Governor's Advisory Council for Veterans Affairs meets quarterly on the 4th Monday of January, April, July and October.

Permanent Advisory Council for the RI House Veterans Affairs Committee meets monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month.

RI Veterans Home Resident Council meets on the last Friday of each month.

Visit the Secretary of State website for the specific date, time, and location for each of the open meetings.