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Health/Medical Services



RI Medical Assistance

The RI Medical Assistance Program, also known as "Medicaid," pays for medical and health related services for eligible adults.

Eligibility

Individuals may be eligible for Medical Assistance if they are Rhode Island residents and are 18 years of age or older and if they:

  • receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability or
  • have income at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and have resources (savings) of less than $4,000 for an individual or $6,000 for a couple or
  • meet the "flex test eligibility" for Medical Assistance

Covered Benefits

Medical/Health Services
Information on covered benefits is based on the program a person is enrolled in. See each program below for more information.

Additional Services

How to Apply

To find out what is required to apply for Medical Assistance, see the Medical Assistance Application. To schedule an appointment, please call your local DHS Office.


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OTHER PROGRAMS