There are important changes coming Rhode Island Works! RI Works beneficiaries will see an approximate 20% increase in benefits and be able to keep more earned income. See additional details on the RI Works page here: dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-s…

Are you registered to vote? You can find voter resources and special dates on the RI Board of Elections website, but you can also ask DHS staff with the 'Ask Me' stickers for information about how to vote. Registering to vote can be done online here: vote.sos.ri.gov

Rhode Island Works beneficiaries were approved to keep more earned income and get additional cash assistance! Visit our webpage for more information: dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-s…

ICYMI: RI Works beneficiaries will receive additional cash assistance. You can find more information about upcoming changes here: dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-s…

Are you a personal care attendant seeking work in #RhodeIsland? Submit your information to EOHHS’ Personal Care Attendant Registry so prospective clients can find you. To learn more, visit eohhs.ri.gov/PCA-Registry.

EOHHS is excited to co-sponsor the 2024 Black and Aging Health and Wellness Fair! There will be various community organizations and public agencies that provide wellness resources and health insurance programs to Black seniors and their caregivers. We hope to see you there.

Community Reminder: DHS offices will be closed on August 12 in observance of the holiday. Customers will continue to have access to healthyrhode.ri.gov, the mobile app, and the self-service options at the Call Center. Offices will reopen the following day at 8:30 AM.

You can be part of the solution to #EndOverdose in Rhode Island by taking part in the state’s Narcan distribution event on August 30. Free Narcan will be available. See the flier for additional details! @BHDDH @EOHHS

Quarterly income verifications are back for #RIMedicaid members. The State will contact members who need to provide more info, so be sure to open all mail, texts, and emails you get from us. Learn more about these verifications: staycovered.ri.gov/PEV

DHS offices will be closed on Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day. Importantly, the Call Center will take incoming calls next week on Tue, Thu, and Fri. Customers will continue to have 24/7 access to healthyrhode.ri.gov, the mobile app, and the automated line at the CC.

RI Medicaid members: Quarterly income verifications are back. What you should know to help stay covered: staycovered.ri.gov/PEV

Press Release: Rhode Island Works Families See Increase in Benefits from the FY 2025 State Budget. Learn more here: dhs.ri.gov/press-releases…

The Refugee Assistance Program offers critical support for refugees including food, cash, and medical assistance. Recent updates to RI works will strengthen DHS’s commitment to aiding refugees who contribute to RI’s workforce and communities. dhs.ri.gov/refugees2024

EOHHS was excited to attend and co-sponsor this year's Black and Aging Health and Wellness Fair at the West End Community Center in Providence. It was perfect weather to meet and mingle with community members, our sister agencies, and local organizations.

Through the Refugee Assistance Program, refugees receive crucial support such as food, cash, and medical assistance. The latest changes to RI Works will bolster DHS’s commitment to refugees who play a vital role in RI’s workforce and communities. dhs.ri.gov/refugees2024

Designed to help refugees adjust to their new home, the Refugee Assistance Program connects refugees to critical resources such as food, medical & cash assistance. Changes to RI Works will also be instrumental in helping this population live & work in RI. dhs.ri.gov/refugees2024

DHS Office Update: If you only need to scan documents on 9/12 -9/13, please visit the Document Scanning Centers at Holden Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The DSC at the Reservoir office will reopen on Monday. More information is available online at dhs.ri.gov

SNAP Community Reminder: USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will adjust SNAP benefits, deductions, and income eligibility standards as part of the annual SNAP Cost of Living Adjustment. For more information, visit: dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-s…

Exciting update for SNAP E&T participants! See the flier to learn about Hope’s Harvest volunteer opportunity, which is a qualifying activity for able-bodied adults without dependents. Participating in this opportunity also helps local communities!

Exciting news from our Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) team! To better serve individuals with disabilities or chronic care needs in their ideal setting, we’ve secured new SUVs for our social caseworkers that will aid their important work across RI. dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-s…