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.
Applications All applications are in pdf format Cover sheet and Application for Assistance (DHS-2), 9/2016 [Application for Assistance- Spanish], 9/2016 [Application for Assistance- Portuguese] 9/2016Use this application to apply for the following programs: RI Works, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Child Care Assistance Program, General Public Assistance, RI SSI State Supplemental Payment Program, Affordable Care Coverage (includes Medicaid and private health insurance with financial help), Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Medicaid health coverage for low-income elders and persons with disabilities, Sherlock Plan, Medicare Premium Payment Program, and Katie Beckett.Mail the completed application to: Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 8709, Cranston, RI 02920-8787. For more information on these programs, see Programs and Services.Please Note: If you are completing a Application for Assistance (DHS-2) for Long Term Care (also called Long Term Services and Supports) for nursing home or home care, please the Application for Assistance (DHS-2) and these additional forms. Mail the completed application to the DHS Long Term Care Unit, 206 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907. Medicare Premium Payment Program (MPP-1), 02/2017 Application for State Assistance Program, 2/2021 Respite for Children Application, 7/2016 Respite for Children Recertification, 7/2016