SUN Bucks Update Families who received SUN Bucks benefits for their eligible school-age child on July 1, 2024 have until October 30 to use the benefits on their EBT or SUN Bucks card(s). These benefits were issued over the summer, automatically with some exceptions, to eligible school-age children who would have received free or reduced priced lunch during the regular school year. These extra benefits will be removed from cards if they are not used by October 30. Additional information about SUN Bucks is available online here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-10
Interpretation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, please be advised that interpretation services and/or interpreters are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
A Temporary Change to DHS Call Center Hours Published on Monday, October 18, 2021 The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is announcing a temporary change to the Call Center hours for October 18, 2021. To help with the high volume of calls coming in this Monday, we will not accept incoming calls to enter the system after 2PM. Our dedicated staff will continue to help customers who have been waiting prior to that time. This is being done to ensure that our workers can help as many customers as possible. If you are seeking assistance with a Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) case, you can also email your inquiry to dhs.ltss@dhs.ri.gov. We thank you for your patience as we continue to work efficiently and effectively for all our customers.