RIPAE Program

R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly Program provides people age 65 and older and people age 55 – 64 who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits with subsidies to purchase certain medications. RIPAE members can also purchase other prescribed medication at the RIPAE discount price. RIPAE is only available during the deductible period when Part D does not cover medication …

Prescription Assistance Program: RI Rx Card

Discount prescription drug card provides savings up to 75% on FDA approved prescriptions at pharmacies across the country. Who Qualifies? All Rhode Island residents are eligible to get pharmacy discounts through this program. The program can be used to supplement most health insurance plans including Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and High Deductible Plans. It can also be used as a …

MEDICAID – ADULTS AGE 19 – 64

The Medicaid Program provides comprehensive medical coverage to low-income adults age 19 – 64 who do not have children in their care. This category of Medicaid is sometimes called Medicaid Expansion. Income must be less than 138% of the federal poverty level which is $20,120 for a single adult (Effective March 2023). There is no resource test for eligibility. Note …

HealthSource RI – Affordable Health Coverage

HealthSource RI (HSRI) is the state’s health insurance marketplace where Rhode Islanders can compare affordable health plans and purchase coverage that meets their health care needs and budget. HSRI also hosts the on-line application process for both Medicaid and subsidized commercial coverage. Who Qualifies Individuals who are not eligible for Medicaid, Medicare, and other public health insurance coverage, and who do …

Free Clinics

If you don’t qualify for Medicaid or HSRI coverage, there are several places to go for regular health care. These places provide care regardless of a person’s immigration status, although they may ask about your status to help determine whether you may be eligible for coverage. Providers must keep this information confidential.There are two Free Clinics in Rhode Island for …

Hospital Free Care

Each hospital in Rhode Island has a “charity care program.”  The hospital may cover all or part of the bill if the applicant is unable to pay.  The income limit is 200% FPL for full coverage and up to 300% FPL for partial coverage.  Hospitals can choose to apply an asset test in determining eligibility for charity care.  The hospital should …

Medicaid – Adults 65 and older & people with disabilities

The Medicaid program provides comprehensive medical coverage to seniors (age 65+) and people with permanent disabilities. People receiving SSI benefits  automatically receive Medicaid. Seniors and people with disabilities who are receiving Social Security Retirement or Disability benefits (or have other income) and have income/resources that exceed the SSI limits may be eligible for Medicaid under the rules described in this section. Note: People …