Cicilline Announces More Than $245k for the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded $245,610 to the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs (RIDEA) to support a network that assists seniors and adults with disabilities across the state with choosing or changing health insurance coverage. 

“It is critical that seniors, adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers receive information about their health care benefits and options so that they can make informed decisions about their long-term care,” said Congressman Cicilline. “This funding makes this information easily accessible for Rhode Islanders who need it most.”

This grant allows the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs to expand and develop new strategies to strengthen their community-based and grassroots networks.

"The Rhode IslandDepartment of Elderly Affairs is most appreciative to receive this annual continuation funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support its efforts to promote and improve the State Health Insurance Program,” said Lisa A. DiNobile, Acting Rhode Island SHIP Director, Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs. “This grant award enables RIDEA to fund a network of grantee agencies, strategically located across the state, to provide health insurance assistance and counseling. RIDEA's goal is to ensure that all Rhode Island seniors and adults with disabilities are enrolled in health insurance plans that are most affordable and best fit their needs."