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If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)

RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".

Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals.

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.

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

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.

Provides income for individuals and their families as partial replacement of earnings lost because of old age retirement, disability or death. Benefits and benefit amounts are dependent on contributions and past earnings of covered workers and their employers. Administers SSI program for persons 65 and over; 65 and under if blind or disabled.

CCAP’s Social Services Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Cranston, Scituate and Foster with federal funding earmarked for the state of Rhode Island. LIHEAP is designed to help low-income clients meet the ever-increasing cost of home energy. Payments are made directly to vendors who then credit the client’s account for the amount specified. Eligible clients also qualify for a reduced electric rate as well as a discount on the client’s telephone bill. The Good Neighbor Energy Assistance Fund – The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is administered by United Way of Rhode Island. CCAP is proud to serve as partner and can assist residents in Cranston, Foster, and Scituate in need of utilities assistance throughout the winter months. The program generally runs from November through June. The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Rhode Islander who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines.

SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through Department of Human Services, are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.

Provides income for individuals and their families as partial replacement of earnings lost because of old age retirement, disability or death. Benefits and benefit amounts are dependent on contributions and past earnings of covered workers and their employers. Administers SSI program for persons 65 and over; 65 and under if blind or disabled.

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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.

Provides income for individuals and their families as partial replacement of earnings lost because of old age retirement, disability or death. Benefits and benefit amounts are dependent on contributions and past earnings of covered workers and their employers. Administers SSI program for persons 65 and over; 65 and under if blind or disabled.

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.

Discounts for people who receive SNAP, SSI, qualify for LIHEAP, Medicaid, Rhode Island Public Works program, or General Public Assistance. Arrears Management Program for those behind on their heat and electric bills, forgiveness up to $1,500 per year

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.

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.

Programs that pay for some or all of the cost of Medicare for seniors and people with disabilities who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid.

Free counseling to seniors who are enrolled in Medicare. Assist in decision of Part D prescription drug plan based on cost effectiveness and individuals medicinal needs. Counseling is by telephone.

Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with fuel bills during the winter. Eligible households receive a grant to help pay their heating bills. Grants are paid directly to the utility or fuel company. The program generally runs from mid-October thru April.

Assists with housing problems or complaints Payment assistance for utilities, rent, deposits, prescriptions, and co-pays Helps provide hotel stays for homeless or evicted Priority given to families with children

Online Service Only One of the earliest “E-Government” initiatives to launch in 2002 as part of the President’s Management Agenda, and was established as the official benefits website of the U.S. government. It is an easy-to-use, single source of benefit information to help citizens understand which benefit programs they may be eligible for, and how to apply. Operated, managed, and supported by a Federal agency Partnership, Benefits.gov provides an innovative, technology-based solution to benefit information delivery. Millions of citizens have easy, online access to information from across multiple Federal agencies on Benefits.gov. The beneficiaries include U.S. citizens, businesses, and Federal and state government entities.

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.

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.