Rhode Island
Health Center Association
(401) 274-1771, Ext. 217
www.rihca.org
Help with applying for RIte Care is available for free and is kept confidential.
Family Resource Counselors can help you apply.
• Family Resource Counselors (FRCs) are located at Community Health Centers and hospitals. They will explain
the RIte Care application, help you fill out the forms, and send them to the Rhode Island Department of Human
Services (DHS). DHS decides who is eligible.
• Some FRCs offer evening appointments and some speak languages other than English, including Spanish,
Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Khmer and others.
What is RIte Care?
RIte Care is health insurance for teens.
RIte Care is available for free or at low-cost.
RIte Care helps children and teens:
• Go to the doctor and the dentist
• Get medicines and immunizations they need
• Go to a hospital if they get hurt
• Get interpreter services if you need them
• And more…
Who can get RIte Care?
Children and teens under 19 years old who:
• Are U.S. citizens or who have green cards or other legal
immigrant status (including TPS, DED, and others).
• RIte Care coverage is not available for teens who are
undocumented.
• There are income limits. Income guidelines change for
families of different sizes – please call to find out if
your teen might qualify.
To Find a Family Resource Counselor Near You, Call
RIte Care Info Line
(401) 462-5300