Description:
Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) provides enrollment assistance for Medicare beneficiaries in programs such as Medicaid, Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program, Low Income Heating Assistance, Medicare Saving Premium and Rhode Island Prescription Assistance for Elderly. Appointments are mainly off site, primarily in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls.
Services
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Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, Programs are Income based
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
The Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elders (RIPAE) Program pays a portion of the cost of RIPAE-approved medications purchased during the Deductible stage of a Part D plan. There are four levels to this program; levels 1-3 are for older adults 65+ and older, and level 4 is for adults 55-64 who are disabled. Annual income(s) determine into which level of the program individuals are enrolled.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
- Based on income - You must be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan - You must not be enrolled or eligible for Social Security Administration Extra Help Program - You must prove you are a Rhode Island resident
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household. There are two components to this program. Heating Assistance: A grant to assist a household in meeting heating costs. The grant may be paid to either a heating fuel vendor or utility company, or in a few cases, directly to the applicant. Crisis Assistance: A grant to help resolve a home heating crisis caused by a heat shut-off because of failure to pay a regulated energy bill, the inability to pay for deliverable fuel, or the failure of a heating system that is not repairable. The BEC specialist is able to assist with the application process.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, Programs are Income based
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides health coverage for certain people with limited income and assets. Each state runs different Medicaid-funded programs for different groups of people, including: Older adults People with disabilities Children Pregnant people Parents and/or caretakers of children They provide with assistance throughout application process.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Medicare members, must have a Medicare Prescription Plan
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Your state can pay your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. You will apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state. When you apply, your state determines which program(s) you qualify for. Even if you donât think you qualify, you should still apply. Here are the types of Medicare Saving Program based on level of income: -Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part A premiums; Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers). -Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI) Program: You may qualify for the QDWI Program if you: -Have a disability -Are working -Lost Your Social Security disability benefits and Medicare premium-free Part A because you returned to work Helps pay for: Part A premiums only
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
Outreach events will be conducted throughout the state to promote the the programs available under BEC as well as to bring the services to those that need the help. These events will also allow the community members to learn and connect with all the different resources available to them.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Description
The SSI State Supplemental Payment (SSP) provides a small supplement to recipients of federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and some non-SSI recipients who are low-income personas with disabilities and older adults with limited resources to pay their living expenses. The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue to administer the SSP for individuals residing in residential care or assisted living. DHS operates in-house insurance of the SSP for all other eligible individuals.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
General Information
Hours:
By Appointment only
Intake Process:
Call the POINT for an appointment
Program Fees:
No Fees
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Aging Adults
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
BEC
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 6, 2023
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Eligibility and benefit amounts are based on income, expenses, resources and the number of people living in a household.
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, Programs are Income based
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
The Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to Elders (RIPAE) Program pays a portion of the cost of RIPAE-approved medications purchased during the Deductible stage of a Part D plan. There are four levels to this program; levels 1-3 are for older adults 65+ and older, and level 4 is for adults 55-64 who are disabled. Annual income(s) determine into which level of the program individuals are enrolled.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
- Based on income - You must be enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan - You must not be enrolled or eligible for Social Security Administration Extra Help Program - You must prove you are a Rhode Island resident
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household. There are two components to this program. Heating Assistance: A grant to assist a household in meeting heating costs. The grant may be paid to either a heating fuel vendor or utility company, or in a few cases, directly to the applicant. Crisis Assistance: A grant to help resolve a home heating crisis caused by a heat shut-off because of failure to pay a regulated energy bill, the inability to pay for deliverable fuel, or the failure of a heating system that is not repairable. The BEC specialist is able to assist with the application process.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, Programs are Income based
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Medicaid is a federal and state program that provides health coverage for certain people with limited income and assets. Each state runs different Medicaid-funded programs for different groups of people, including: Older adults People with disabilities Children Pregnant people Parents and/or caretakers of children They provide with assistance throughout application process.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to get this extra help.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Medicare members, must have a Medicare Prescription Plan
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Your state can pay your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. You will apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state. When you apply, your state determines which program(s) you qualify for. Even if you donât think you qualify, you should still apply. Here are the types of Medicare Saving Program based on level of income: -Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part A premiums; Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers). -Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI) Program: You may qualify for the QDWI Program if you: -Have a disability -Are working -Lost Your Social Security disability benefits and Medicare premium-free Part A because you returned to work Helps pay for: Part A premiums only
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Outreach events will be conducted throughout the state to promote the the programs available under BEC as well as to bring the services to those that need the help. These events will also allow the community members to learn and connect with all the different resources available to them.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
The SSI State Supplemental Payment (SSP) provides a small supplement to recipients of federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and some non-SSI recipients who are low-income personas with disabilities and older adults with limited resources to pay their living expenses. The federal Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue to administer the SSP for individuals residing in residential care or assisted living. DHS operates in-house insurance of the SSP for all other eligible individuals.
Hours
By appointment only
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities and Based on Income
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call the POINT for an appointment
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Address Listings
Mailing
50 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909
Physical (Primary)
50 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909
Contacts
Wendy Heugas
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 462-4444
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