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Medicaid Buy In Programs | Executive Office of Health and Human Services

3 West Road, Cranston, RI 02920

Eligibility

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and Currently meet the Medicaid requirements for eligibility based on a disability. Individuals who meet this disability requirement are not required to be unable to work, and Have proof of active, paid employment such as a pay stub or current quarterly U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax statement (for those who are self-employed), Have countable earned net income no greater than 250% of the FPL. Countable income is defined as the total earned income remaining after all SSI-related disregards are applied; and Have countable assets no greater than $10,000 (for an individual) or $20,000 (for a couple). Medical savings accounts or retirement accounts are not counted as a resource; approved items that are necessary for an individual to remain employed are also not counted as a resource (i.e., wheelchair accessible van).

Required documents

Varies

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
401-462-5274

Voice - Main Phone

https://www.eohhs.ri.gov

Application process

Complete a DHS-2 Application and note that you would like to apply to the Sherlock Plan

Fees

Varies

Service area

Statewide

Description

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) serves as “the principal agency of the executive branch of state government” (R.I.G.L. §42-7.2-2) responsible for managing the departments of: Health (RIDOH); Human Services (DHS); Office of Healthy Aging (OHA); Office of Veterans Services (VETS); Children, Youth and Families (DCYF); and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). EOHHS is also designated as the single State agency to administer the Medicaid program in Rhode Island.

Providing organization

State of Rhode Island