Rhode Island has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
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What Rhode Island residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
SNAP
Up to $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $4,810/mo (family of 4)
RIte Care / Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for adults earning under $43,056/yr (family of 4)
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
HealthSource RI
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
Rhode Island programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to Rhode Island residents.
RIte Care / Medicaid (Medicaid)
Rhode Island has expanded Medicaid
Adults earning under $20,783/yr (individual) may qualify
Children: families earning under $81,432/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $38,102/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $57,720/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $27,861/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($81,254/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 261% of FPL ($81,432/yr for a family of 4)
Rhode Island Works (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
HealthSource RI
State-based marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-855-840-4774
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Rhode Island Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Rhode Island
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Cómo solicitar SNAP en Rhode Island
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Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Rhode Island?
Los residentes de Rhode Island pueden calificar para programas que incluyen RIte Care / Medicaid (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito RIte Care / Medicaid en Rhode Island?
Puede solicitar RIte Care / Medicaid en línea en https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage o llamando al 1-855-697-4347. Rhode Island ha expandido Medicaid, por lo que los adultos que ganan hasta 138% del nivel federal de pobreza pueden calificar.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Rhode Island?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://healthyrhode.ri.gov/HIXWebI3/DisplayHomePage o llame al 1-855-697-4347. Rhode Island usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 185% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.