Medicaid | Katie Beckett Program
3 West Road, Virks Building, Cranston, RI 02920
Eligibility
Medicaid
Under 19 Years of Age
Rhode Island Resident
Disabled
Required documents
Varies
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Application process
Complete a paper application and mail to DHS/State of RI; Please call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
Katie Beckett is an eligibility category in Medicaid that allows certain children under age 19 who have long-term disabilities or complex medical needs to become eligible for Medicaid coverage. Katie Beckett eligibility enables children to be cared for at home instead of an institution. With Katie Beckett, only the child's income and resources are used to determine eligibility.
Last assured
11/30/2021
What's Here
Providing organization
Department of Human Services Administrative Offices
The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) is an organization As an agency committed to access and achievement, the vision for the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is that all Rhode Islanders have the opportunity to thrive at home, work and in the community.
DHS works hand-in-hand with community partners and resources throughout our great State to deliver critical benefits, supports and services to more than 300,000 families, adults, children, older adults, individuals with disabilities and veterans every year. We are part of the solution to end poverty and food insecurity and we make a lasting, positive impact on the State’s health and future.
More specifically, DHS strives to guarantee:
-Families are strong, productive, healthy, and independent.
-Adults are healthy and reach their maximum potential.
-Children are safe, healthy, ready to learn and reach their full potential.
-Child Care providers deliver high quality education services.
-Older Adults and Seniors and individuals with disabilities receive all necessary services to enhance their quality of life.
-Veterans are cared for and honored.
DHS believes in continuous improvement. We have guiding principles and a strategic plan with strategies to help us operate as efficiently as possible and always support the whole family through a variety of programs: Child Care, Energy and Water Assistance Programs, General Public Assistance, Long-Term Services and Supports, Medicaid/Medicare Programs, Refugee Assistance Program, RI Works Program, SSI State Supplemental Payment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).