A Community Information Specialist can assist you with applications for many programs for which you may be eligible, including:
Assisted Living Facilities
Caregiver Abuse
Financial Assistance
Food Stamps
Health Insurance
Heating Assistanct
Housing
In Home Services
Identification (DEA/RIPTA)
Kid Kamp Connection
Legal Assistance (Living Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney)
Medicare
Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Nursing Homes
Property Tax Information
Referrals to other agencies
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly (RIPAE)
Social Security
Transportation

The Specialist is also trained as a Senior Health Insurance Councelor (SHIP) and can explain health insurance options available to Rhode Island seniors so that they can make informed choices concerning their health care.