SNAP Cost of Living Adjustment Update Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries will see a change to their benefits due to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that occurs at the start of every federal fiscal year (Oct. 1). Learn more about the upcoming changes here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-0
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.
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.