How to Renew Rhode Island Medicaid
Updated August 2026
EOHHS renews Medicaid eligibility annually. Rhode Island first tries an ex parte review — using electronic data from the SSA, state wage records, and other sources to verify eligibility without requiring member action. When ex parte succeeds, coverage renews automatically and EOHHS sends a confirmation notice.
Annual
Renewal frequency
HealthSource RI
Online renewal portal
30 days
Typical deadline to return renewal form
Rhode Island had lower-than-average coverage losses during the 2023-2024 unwinding
Per KFF tracking, Rhode Island's well-developed managed care infrastructure, strong ex parte review capacity, and direct outreach to members through their MCOs contributed to lower-than-average disenrollment rates during the unwinding period. If you lost coverage during this period and believe you are still eligible, reapply at healthyrhode.ri.gov.
How Rhode Island Medicaid renews your coverage
If automatic verification fails, EOHHS sends a renewal form to the address and email on file through HealthSource RI. Members must complete and submit the renewal by the stated deadline — typically 30 days. Rhode Island's managed care infrastructure gives EOHHS multiple channels to reach members.
How to complete your Rhode Island Medicaid renewal
Here's how the renewal process typically unfolds.
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Log in to HealthSource RI
Go to healthyrhode.ri.gov and check for renewal action items in your account. Renewal notices arrive by email (if opted in) and by mail. Set up email notifications to avoid missing your renewal window.
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Confirm and update your information
Review income, household size, address, and citizenship/immigration status. Report any changes — a new job, a household member who joined or left, a move to a new address.
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Provide documentation if requested
EOHHS may request pay stubs, a Social Security award letter, proof of residency, or other documents if electronic verification isn't sufficient. Upload directly through HealthSource RI or mail to EOHHS.
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Submit before the deadline
Complete your renewal online at healthyrhode.ri.gov, by calling 1-855-697-4347, or in person at a DHS office. Online is fastest. Deadlines are strict — contact EOHHS if you need more time.
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Check your MCO enrollment
After renewal, confirm that your managed care plan assignment is still correct. If your plan changed, contact your new MCO to establish care with a primary care provider before you need services.
Documents that may be needed at renewal
Gather these before your deadline in case EOHHS cannot verify your eligibility electronically.
- Recent pay stubs or self-employment income records
- Social Security or SSI award letter if receiving benefits
- Proof of Rhode Island residency — utility bill, lease, bank statement
- Immigration documents if your status has changed
- Documentation of household changes
Rhode Island's unwinding performance: lower losses than most states
Per KFF tracking of the 2023-2024 Medicaid unwinding period, Rhode Island had lower-than-average disenrollment rates — a result attributed to the state's well-developed managed care infrastructure, strong ex parte review capacity, and direct outreach to members through their MCOs. Rhode Island's MCOs have member services teams that can proactively contact members at risk of losing coverage during renewal. If you lost coverage during this period and believe you are still eligible, reapply at healthyrhode.ri.gov.
If your renewal is denied
A denial must state the reason in writing and explain your right to appeal. You have 90 days from the date of the notice to request a fair hearing. File the appeal quickly — if you appeal before your coverage ends, you may be able to continue coverage during the appeal period, though this depends on timing and the reason for denial.
Common renewal denials include: income that increased above the threshold, failure to respond to the renewal packet, a change in household size that affects eligibility, or immigration status questions. Some of these can be addressed by reapplying with updated information rather than appealing.
Keeping your account information up to date
The most effective way to avoid renewal problems is to report changes promptly. Federal rules require Medicaid enrollees to report changes that may affect eligibility within a specified period — typically 10 to 30 days depending on the state.
Changes to report: new job or income change, move to a new address, change in household size (new baby, someone moves in or out), gaining or losing other health coverage. Contact Rhode Island Medicaid or update your information through HealthSource RI.
Rhode Island Medicaid
- HealthSource RI phone: 1-855-697-4347
- HealthSource RI online portal: healthyrhode.ri.gov
- Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS): eohhs.ri.gov