RI Medical Assistance
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. The following are Medical Assistance programs for eligible families and/or children:
RIte Care
RIte Care isRhode Island’s Medicaid managed care program for families on the RI Works Program and eligible uninsured pregnant women, children, and parents. Members enroll in a participating health plan: UnitedHealthcare of New England or Neighborhood Health Plan of RI.
Eligibility
Eligibility is based on income and family size.
- Pregnant women (family’s income less than 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level- FPL)
- Children up to age 19 (family’s income less than 250 percent of the FPL)
- Parents with children under age 18 (family’s income less than 175 percent of the FPL)
Cost
Members whose family’s income is less than 150 percent of the FPL do not pay a monthly premium. Members whose family’s income is more than 150 percent of the FPL pay a monthly premium of either $91, $113 or $122 per month (see fact sheet below).
How to Apply
Complete an application and send it by mail to the local DHS office that serves your town or city. Please include the necessary copies of documents that are requested. Need help completing the application? Visit a Family Resource Counselor near you or call the DHS Info Line at (401) 462-5300.
For More Information
- DHS Info Line (401) 462-5300
- UnitedHealthcare of New England 1-800-587-5187 www.uhcmedicaid.com
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island 1-800-459-6019 www.nhpri.org
