Benefits Enrollment Center

Address

50 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909

(401) 462-4444

None

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.

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

    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.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Wendy Heugas
    Title:
    Benefits Enrollment Counselor
    Phone:
    401-462-4444
    Email:
    wendy.heugas@uwri.org
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

      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.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Wendy Heugas
      Title:
      Benefits Enrollment Counselor
      Phone:
      401-462-4444
      Email:
      wendy.heugas@uwri.org
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

      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

        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.

      • Rhode Island

        Contact

        Name:
        Wendy Heugas
        Title:
        Benefits Enrollment Counselor
        Phone:
        401-462-4444
        Email:
        wendy.heugas@uwri.org
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000-220) and related services within the Service Tree.

        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

          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.

        • Rhode Island

          Contact

          Name:
          Wendy Heugas
          Title:
          Benefits Enrollment Counselor
          Phone:
          401-462-4444
          Email:
          wendy.heugas@uwri.org
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          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

            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.

          • Rhode Island

            Contact

            Name:
            Wendy Heugas
            Title:
            Benefits Enrollment Counselor
            Phone:
            401-462-4444
            Email:
            wendy.heugas@uwri.org
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

            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

              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.

            • Rhode Island

              Contact

              Name:
              Wendy Heugas
              Title:
              Benefits Enrollment Counselor
              Phone:
              401-462-4444
              Email:
              wendy.heugas@uwri.org
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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

                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.

              • Rhode Island

                Contact

                Name:
                Wendy Heugas
                Title:
                Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                Phone:
                401-462-4444
                Email:
                wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.4900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                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

                  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.

                • Rhode Island

                  Contact

                  Name:
                  Wendy Heugas
                  Title:
                  Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                  Phone:
                  401-462-4444
                  Email:
                  wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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 don’t 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

                    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.

                  • Rhode Island

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    Wendy Heugas
                    Title:
                    Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                    Phone:
                    401-462-4444
                    Email:
                    wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.5000-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    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

                      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.

                    • Rhode Island

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Wendy Heugas
                      Title:
                      Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                      Phone:
                      401-462-4444
                      Email:
                      wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500.6300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      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

                        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.

                      • Rhode Island

                        Contact

                        Name:
                        Wendy Heugas
                        Title:
                        Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                        Phone:
                        401-462-4444
                        Email:
                        wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-1000.2400-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        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

                        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

                          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.

                        • Rhode Island

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          Wendy Heugas
                          Title:
                          Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                          Phone:
                          401-462-4444
                          Email:
                          wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          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

                            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.

                          • Rhode Island

                            Contact

                            Name:
                            Wendy Heugas
                            Title:
                            Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                            Phone:
                            401-462-4444
                            Email:
                            wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            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

                              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.

                            • Rhode Island

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              Wendy Heugas
                              Title:
                              Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                              Phone:
                              401-462-4444
                              Email:
                              wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000-220) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              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

                                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.

                              • Rhode Island

                                Contact

                                Name:
                                Wendy Heugas
                                Title:
                                Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                Phone:
                                401-462-4444
                                Email:
                                wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (FT-1000.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                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

                                  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.

                                • Rhode Island

                                  Contact

                                  Name:
                                  Wendy Heugas
                                  Title:
                                  Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                  Phone:
                                  401-462-4444
                                  Email:
                                  wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  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

                                    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.

                                  • Rhode Island

                                    Contact

                                    Name:
                                    Wendy Heugas
                                    Title:
                                    Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                    Phone:
                                    401-462-4444
                                    Email:
                                    wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BV-8900.9300-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    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

                                      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.

                                    • Rhode Island

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      Wendy Heugas
                                      Title:
                                      Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                      Phone:
                                      401-462-4444
                                      Email:
                                      wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.4900) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      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

                                        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.

                                      • Rhode Island

                                        Contact

                                        Name:
                                        Wendy Heugas
                                        Title:
                                        Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                        Phone:
                                        401-462-4444
                                        Email:
                                        wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                        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 don’t 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

                                          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.

                                        • Rhode Island

                                          Contact

                                          Name:
                                          Wendy Heugas
                                          Title:
                                          Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                          Phone:
                                          401-462-4444
                                          Email:
                                          wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.5000-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          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

                                            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.

                                          • Rhode Island

                                            Contact

                                            Name:
                                            Wendy Heugas
                                            Title:
                                            Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                            Phone:
                                            401-462-4444
                                            Email:
                                            wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-6500.6300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                            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

                                              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.

                                            • Rhode Island

                                              Contact

                                              Name:
                                              Wendy Heugas
                                              Title:
                                              Benefits Enrollment Counselor
                                              Phone:
                                              401-462-4444
                                              Email:
                                              wendy.heugas@uwri.org
                                              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-1000.2400-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                              Address Listings

                                              Mailing

                                              50 Valley Street
                                              Providence, RI 02909

                                              Physical (Primary)

                                              50 Valley Street
                                              Providence, RI 02909

                                              Contacts

                                              Wendy Heugas

                                              Primary Contact

                                              Benefits Enrollment Counselor

                                              (401) 462-4444

                                              wendy.heugas@uwri.org

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                                              (401) 462-4444

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