Open enrollment for health and dental coverage through HealthSource RI ends January 31, 2017. HealthSource RI is Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace under the Affordable Care Act. Health plans and dental plans are available.  Find coverage that fits your needs and budget.

How to Enroll

1. Online www.HealthSourceRI.com

2. Over the Phone 1-855-840-4774

Monday – Saturday 8:00am - 7pm
Non-English language options available.

3. In Person: 
a.  HealthSource RI Contact Center: 401 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI
     Appointments are available Monday – Saturday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
b.  Community-Based Navigator: Call 2-1-1 to find a navigator in your community
c. Community Enrollment Events: Visit http://healthsourceri.com/upcoming-events to find an event in your area

Need Insurance? 
Families in need of health or dental insurance coverage are encouraged to find a plan! Financial help may be available including tax credits, as well as free health and dental insurance through Medicaid, including RIte Care/RIte Smiles.

When choosing a dental coverage, be sure to consider the cost of premiums, deductibles, and co-pays, as well as covered benefits and participating dental providers. 

Dental Insurance for children: Commercial pediatric dental insurance is offered in two ways on HealthSource RI in 2017:

• Dental benefits are packaged together with all medical plans, or
• Separate dental plans are available if you would like to purchase only dental coverage.

Dental Insurance for adults: Commercial adult dental insurance is mainly offered as a separate dental plan on HealthSource RI in 2017 (adult dental benefits are only included in a Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI VantageBlue Direct 1200/2400 plan). No financial assistance is available for any separate adult dental plan.
 

Already have Insurance? - Commercial coverage (this applies to families who are not covered through Medicaid.)
Families who were covered (health or dental insurance) through HealthSource RI in 2016 need to renew now!

• Families are encouraged to follow the directions outlined in their mailed renewal packet.
• Review your assigned plan carefully to understand your network, the costs (premium, co-pays and deductibles) and the benefits to decide whether you want to stay in this plan or choose a different plan.
• Families and individuals are also encouraged to select and pay for their insurance by January 23 to ensure they have coverage beginning on February 1.

Medicaid/RIte Care/RIte Smiles
If you are eligible for Medicaid, you can enroll in no cost coverage at any time – you do not need to enroll before the end of the Open Enrollment period.

If you are already enrolled in Medicaid, including RIte Care or RIte Smiles, please watch your mailbox for renewal information. This will be sent to you two months before your renewal date. 

For additional information on RIte Care/ RIte Smiles, please click here. 

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