Rhode Island Medicaid Hotline: 401-462-5300

Online Application Available: Yes

Downloadable Application Available: Yes

Online Resources

General information: Click Here

To find a local County Social Services Office: Click Here

Download application: Click Here

You can apply online: Click Here

Additional Government Programs

For information about Food Stamps, also known as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Click Here

For Information about Welfare Benefits, also known as Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF): Click Here

Description

The Rhode Island Medical Assistance Program, also known as "Medicaid", is a Federal and state funded program that pays for medical and health related services for eligible Rhode Islanders. This includes inpatient and outpatient hospital care, preventive services, durable medical equipment, and many more services and benefits.

General Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of Rhode Island, a US national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be either pregnant, a parent or relative caretaker of a dependent child(ren) under age 19, blind, have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or be 65 years of age or older.

Managing Agency
Rhode Island
http://www.ri.gov/index.php