Rhode Island Elder Care Subsidies & Grants (2026)
Rhode Island offers 1 major home care waiver program for eligible residents. An estimated $28 million in elder care benefits goes unclaimed in Rhode Island each year.
Rhode Island Elder Care Programs (2026)
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Rhode Island Medicaid Waiver Programs
Rhode Island's Medicaid program is administered by the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services. Contact them at (401) 462-5300 to begin the application process.
- Rhode Island Global Consumer Choice Compact Waiver
Income limits for Rhode Island Medicaid in 2026: $2,742/month for an individual and $5,484/month for a couple. Asset limits and other requirements vary by program.
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Medicaid HCBS Waiver
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow Medicaid to pay for home care, personal assis...
VA Aid & Attendance
The VA Aid & Attendance benefit is a tax-free pension enhancement for eligible veterans and survivin...
State Home Care Subsidy
State home care subsidy programs provide direct financial assistance to pay for in-home personal car...
Respite Care Grant
Respite care grants provide temporary relief to unpaid family caregivers by funding substitute care ...
Caregiver Support Program
Caregiver support programs provide training, counseling, financial assistance, and community connect...
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