RIBridges Alert Alert for Health and Human Services 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.
Medicaid LTSS Application The following application packet is used for determining eligibility for Medicaid Long Term Care [or Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)]. For help completing the application, see the phone numbers and links at the bottom of this page. Application for Assistance Cover Sheet Application for Assistance (DHS-2) Application for Assistance (DHS-2)- Spanish Application for Assistance (DHS-2)- Portuguese Authorization for Disclosure/ Use of Health Information (DHS-25M) Authorization to Obtain or Release Confidential Information (DHS-25) Liens and Recovery Notice (MA-89 LR) -signature is voluntary Home and Community Based Waiver-Notification of Recipient Choice (CP-12) LTSS Change Report/Program Change Form Medical Evaluation of Applicant for Level of Care (GW-OMR-PM-1) Ownership of Real Estate (MA-400) Special Needs Trust Review Request-Cover Letter and Form Nursing Home Forms Click here for more information on the Nursing Home Transition Program (NHTP). Nursing Home Transition Program Referral Form SCW Evaluation of Care (AP 70.1) Identification for MI and DD (MA-PAS-1) For help with the application, please call: DHS Long Term Services and Supports Office The POINT at (401) 462-4444