Benefits Eligibility Guide
Rhode Island Government Benefits
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Here are the major programs available to Rhode Island residents.
RIte Care / Medicaid (Medicaid)
Medicaid expansion state
Adults: up to 138% FPL
Children: up to 261% FPL
Pregnant: up to 253% FPL
SNAP (Food Assistance)
Gross income limit: 185% FPL
Net income limit: 100% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Income limit: 60% SMI
Helps with heating and cooling costs
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (Childcare)
Income limit: 261% FPL
Subsidized childcare for working families
Rhode Island Works (Cash Assistance)
Lifetime limit: 60 months
Cash assistance for families with children
WIC (Nutrition)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum individuals and children under 5
SSI / SSDI
State provides supplemental SSI payment
State Supplement: $39/month
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Plus: ACA Health Insurance Subsidies, EITC, Child Tax Credit, SSI, SSDI, Pell Grants, VA Benefits, School Meals, Head Start, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island residents may qualify for programs including RIte Care / Medicaid (Medicaid), SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for RIte Care / Medicaid in Rhode Island?
You can apply for RIte Care / Medicaid online at https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage or by calling 1-855-697-4347. Rhode Island has expanded Medicaid, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level may qualify.
How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Rhode Island?
Apply for SNAP online at https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage or call 1-855-697-4347. Rhode Island uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, so the gross income limit is 185% of the federal poverty level. Net income must be at or below 100% FPL.