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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) operated by the RI Dept. of Human Services
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as the Food Stamps Program, helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. SNAP recipients qualify for benefits based on their income, the resources they have and the number of individuals in their household.
Individuals may pick up SNAP applications at RI Dept. of Human Services sites around the state. A complete list of DHS offices is available online at www.dhs.ri.gov/ContactUs/DHSOffices/DHSOfficesbyLocation/tabid/798/Default.aspx.
To find out if you may be eligible for the SNAP program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture offers an online prescreening test at www.dhs.ri.gov/FormsApplications/BenefitScreeners/tabid/178/Default.aspx.
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Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island managed by RI Housing
The U.S. Treasury has made available to Rhode Islanders $80 million to help those at risk of losing their homes. Rhode Island Housing has been designated by the Treasury to oversee the Hardest Hit Fund Rhode Island (HHFRI). The agency will be processing, approving and administering the submissions from your lender/servicer and specially trained HHFRI certified counselors.Click here for a list of HUD approved and HHFRI certified counselors.
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Offer of Compromise - Internal Revenue Service
An offer in compromise (OIC) is an agreement between a taxpayer and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that settles the taxpayer’s tax liabilities for less than the full amount owed.
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netWORKri One-Stop Career Centers managed by the RI Dept. of Labor and Training
The netWORKri one-stop career centers system is a partnership of professional labor, training and education organizations that match job seekers with employers. Click here for locations of netWORKri offices.
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RI Works operated by RI Dept.of Human Services (DHS)
Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income and unemployed parents with children. If you and your children need temporary assistance, please request a RI Works application at one of the following RI Dept. of Human Services offices:
| Middletown: 110 Enterprise Center |
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Wakefield: 4808 Tower Hill Rd. |
| Pawtucket: 24 Commerce St. |
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Warwick: 195 Buttonwoods Ave. |
| Providence: 206 Elmwood Ave. |
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Woonsocket: 450 Clinton St. |
You may also call the DHS Info Line for assistance at (401) 462-5300.
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State of Rhode Island-Child Support Services operated by the RI Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
Parents who have a child support order or a medical order and have either lost their jobs or are working reduced hours may request that the RI Family Court modify the child support order.
More information on filing a motion for relief can be found online at www.cse.ri.gov, or by telephone at (401) 458-4400.
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Save money on COBRA through the America Resource and Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for premium reductions and additional election opportunities for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly called COBRA. Eligible individuals pay only 35 percent of their COBRA premiums and the remaining 65 percent is reimbursed to the coverage provider through a tax credit.
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Rhode Island Free Drug Card
Rhode Island residents may have access to a FREE Prescription Drug Card program. Simply download and print a free RIRx card below from www.rirx.com/index.php. This program has “LOWEST PRICE” logic to guarantee that you pay the lowest price on your prescriptions (you pay the lower of a discount off the Average Wholesale Price-AWP, a discount calculated off MAC Pricing, or the Pharmacy Promotional/Retail price). RIRx is accepted at over 50,000 pharmacies around the country.
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Assistance operated by the RI Office of Energy Resources
The local Community Action Programs (CAPs) provide Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assistance from November 1st to March 31st to residents at or below 60 percent of the RI median income. They determine income eligibility (view the low income guidelines) and, based on household income, make direct payments on your behalf to your heating to help with energy bills or restore gas or electric service. Click here for a listing of CAP locations.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program operated by RI Housing
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s major program for helping income-eligible participants afford safe, healthy homes in their community. The Housing Choice Voucher Program allows the individual or family to choose a home, including their present home, and use a voucher to obtain rental assistance. The landlord must agree to the terms of the program and the home must meet safety requirements. Click here to visit the "For Renters" web page.
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