State and Local Benefits Resources for Rhode Island

Rhode Island chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Information on programs, services and benefits available to military veterans and their dependents living in Rhode Island.

A form of no fault insurance designed to provide assistance to injured employees for medical expenses and lost wages.

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Rhode Island. Document is in Word format.

Helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You can apply for benefits by completing a state application form. Application is in .pdf format.

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.

Advises SSA customers in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont on how they may contact their local office and how they may obtain information on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).