General Public Assistance | RI Department of Human Services
May 14, 2021 · The General Public Assistance (GPA) program provides time-limited cash assistance to adults 18 to 64 years of age who have very limited income and resources and an illness or medical condition that keeps them from working while awaiting SSI determination.
Eligibility & How to Apply | RI Department of Human Services
May 14, 2021 · Any individual who is eligible or who would, but for income and resources, be eligible for Rhode Island Works (RIW) program cash assistance.
Programs and Services | RI Department of Human Services
Jun 8, 2021 · DHS' programs and services, including those offered by our four divisions, collectively serve more than 300,000 families, adults, children, older Rhode Islanders, individuals with disabilities and veterans each year.
Applications | Executive Office of Health and Human Services - Rhode Island
Jul 30, 2024 · Use 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 ...
State Energy Assistance Programs | RI Department of Human …
There are several government and private programs that can help you. Financial Assistance to Help Pay for Home Energy Costs. Rhode Island households can apply for financial awards to help pay for heating bills. The funds go to the utility or deliverable fuel company (e.g., oil companies) to be credited to customers’ accounts.
RentReliefRI Program Hits $100 Million Mark in Rental and Utility ...
Jan 14, 2022 · The federally-funded RentReliefRI program provides up to 18 months of financial assistance to eligible Rhode Island renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Reaching this important milestone has been no small feat,” said Governor McKee.
RI.gov: Rhode Island Government
Rhode Island renters struggling to cover rent and utility payments due to COVID may qualify for up to 12 months of emergency assistance thanks to the new federal relief aid. The program can pay for rent and utilities owed back to April 1, 2020 and can also cover up to three months of upcoming rent and utilities.
RI.gov: Rhode Island Government
Dec 21, 2021 · To be eligible to receive LIHEAP help, households must meet 60 percent of Rhode Island's median income level. For example, a household of four could earn $64,702 and qualify. Family size, fuel type and minimum delivery requirements are …
Governor McKee Announces $21 Million in Federal Funding to Help Rhode …
Dec 21, 2021 · PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders pay their utility bills, Governor Dan McKee today announced $21,871,003 for fiscal year 2022 for the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help eligible low-income Rhode Islanders pay their heating bills.
Eligibility & How to Apply | RI Department of Human Services
Jul 5, 2023 · To receive assistance through this program: You must have a dependent child or be pregnant. You must meet the income limits. You must meet the asset limits. Most families must meet work requirements. You must live in Rhode Island …