Brightview Commons in Wakefield

Eligibility

General

People in a qualifying assisted-living arrangement who are eligible for SSI and the applicable state supplemental payment category.

RI specifics

The January 1, 2026 rule sets the assisted-living payment standard; qualifying living arrangement and SSI/SSP eligibility must be assessed.

What it provides

• For eligible Category D assisted-living residents; state supplement may be up to $332/month alongside federal SSI; the actual award depends on countable income and living arrangement.

Eligibility

General

Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.

RI specifics

Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

• Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.

Eligibility

General

Unpaid caregivers supporting older adults, children with disabilities or kinship family members; individual partner programs have their own criteria.

What it provides

• Respite; peer support; mentorship; advocacy and resource access through OHA community partners.

Eligibility

General

Age 65+, or age 19–64 with Alzheimer’s or related dementia, and a qualifying needs assessment for home/community support.

RI specifics

Administered by the Office of Healthy Aging; each participant receives an individualized assessment and care plan.

What it provides

• State shares the cost of authorized in-home help or adult-day services; including personal care; housekeeping or meal preparation.

Eligibility

General

Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.

RI specifics

QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

• QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.

Eligibility

General

Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

• Assistance with qualifying household heating costs through LIHEAP.

Eligibility

General

Rhode Island residents age 60+, or disabled residents of housing facilities that provide congregate nutrition services, who meet the household-income guidelines. Limited to one benefit issuance per household per year.

RI specifics

2026 benefit cards are distributed through participating centers and locations; cards are valid through November 30, 2026.

What it provides

• A benefit card loaded with $50 to purchase eligible local produce; herbs and honey from participating farmers markets and farm stands; subject to eligibility and distribution availability.

Eligibility

General

Rhode Island residents 65+, or disabled adults 55–64 under the separate tier, with qualifying income and Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage prescription coverage. Medicaid and Extra Help enrollment exclude eligibility.

What it provides

• Pays a share of approved generic-drug costs during the Medicare prescription plan deductible stage; depending on the income tier.