The McKee Administration announced Monday that it has awarded $204,000 in grants to 21 community-based organizations that will assist with Medicaid renewal outreach.
The grants are part of a $288,000 program launched by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to help ensure that all Medicaid recipients are eligible to continue receiving coverage.
“We know that when individuals and families have the tools and access they need to stay healthy, they’re able to thrive,” said Governor Dan McKee. “About a third of Rhode Islanders are currently enrolled in Medicaid coverage; that’s about 350,000 people. Our goal is to make sure that all Medicaid enrollees are informed about their renewal process and are able to take any necessary action to stay covered by health insurance.”
Not everyone on Medicaid gets renewed at the same time. Eligible recipients receive a letter from the state each year notifying them when their coverage is up for renewal.
“Renewals help the State make sure that everyone who is on Medicaid is still eligible,” said EOHHS Secretary Richard Charest. “We hope that community partners will use these funds to augment our outreach efforts at EOHHS and provide a direct line of support for Medicaid members who may need help navigating the renewal process.”
The funds will be used by the awardees to enhance their outreach, technology, training, and language and cultural competency development related to Medicaid renewals.
The following organizations were awarded grants:
- Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island (BIARI)
- Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island (CSSRI)
- Center for Southeast Asians
- City of Providence
- Clinica Esperanza
- College Unbound
- Community Health Network
- Family Service of RI
- Higher Ground International
- Interfaith Counseling Center
- Koann Therapeutic Services Inc.
- Melior Asthenis
- New Bridges for Haitian Success
- OASIS International
- Progresso Latino
- Raising Hope Inc.
- Refugee Dream Center
- RIPIN
- Westbay Community Action Inc.
- Wheelhouse Health Navigation Services
- Women’s Refugee Care
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