How do I contact DHS RI?
How do I contact DHS RI?
Our Call Center staff can be reached by calling 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) Monday through Friday, except holidays, 8:30AM-3PM and should be first called if you have questions about applying, your pending application and/or your current benefits.
Is Ri getting extra food stamps?
I currently get more than $95 in extra SNAP each month: No Change….For October 2021, the extra SNAP will come as a supplemental payment on or about October 4th.
| Household Size | Maximum SNAP Allotment |
|---|---|
| 5 | $992 |
| 6 | $1,190 |
| 7 | $1,316 |
| 8 | $1,504 |
How do I apply for SNAP Medicaid?
Households applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Medicaid can apply for SNAP benefits at the same time. Application is made at the local Welfare Office. After you have submitted your application, the Welfare office will contact you to set up an interview to go over your application.
How do I change my address with DHS RI?
Phone: You may report changes by calling 1-855-MYRIDHS (1-855-697-4347) and speaking with a DHS representative between Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. In Person: You may report changes by dropping off verifications at your local DHS office.
How do I get a SNAP application mailed to me?
How to get a paper application – You may ask for an application in person from the SNAP office, over the phone, or by mail. You can also ask someone else to get one for you. The SNAP office will give you an application form on the same day you ask for one.
How do I replace my Rhode Island EBT card?
You can request a replacement card by going online to www.ebtedge.com or by calling RI EBT Card Customer Service Line (ebtEDGE) at 1-888-979-9939. As a third option, you can also fill out the following replacement EBT form and submit it to DHS.
Are we getting extra food stamps in October of 2021?
Households in most states will see a modest increase in their monthly benefit in October 2021, and a decrease when the temporary pandemic-related Emergency Allotments end.
Will P-EBT be extended in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island received approval to extend Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) through the summer months of July and August 2021. For school age students, the first payment will be issued on existing P-EBT or SNAP EBT cards on or about July 16 and the second payment will be issued on or about August 17.
How do I report a change to food stamps?
Change of Income or Assets
- Change Report Line is 1-800-720-4166. Accepting changes from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Monday through Friday, except state holidays.
- Mail or Call your local FCRC. To locate your local FCRC, use the DHS Office Locator. Please speak with a representative to leave the information.
How do I renew my food stamps online RI?
You can renew your benefits online with a HealthSource RI account. If you’d rather renew in person, call your caseworker, local office, or the Rhode Island SNAP hotline (1-855-697-4347) to find out how.