Rhode Island Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Rhode Island offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Workers' Compensation handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment -- you may choose your own doctor.
- File a claim if benefits are denied.
- Notify your employer as soon as possible.
- File a formal petition within 2 years.
- Phone: 401-462-8100
- Web: dlt.ri.gov/workers-compensation
State Disability Programs
Rhode Island has Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) -- one of the few states with this program.
- Provides wage replacement for non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.
- Pays approximately 60% of wages (with adjustments).
- Up to 30 weeks of benefits.
- Funded through employee payroll contributions.
- Provides up to 6 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a new child or caring for a seriously ill family member.
- Online at dlt.ri.gov/tdi
- By phone: 401-462-8420
Medicaid
Rhode Island Medicaid is administered by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).
How to apply:- Online at healthyrhode.ri.gov
- By phone: 1-855-840-4774
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Rhode Island Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 401-421-7005
- Web: ors.ri.gov
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Rhode Island is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 401-831-3150 / 1-800-733-5332
- Web: drri.org
Veterans Services
The Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 401-462-0324
- Web: vets.ri.gov
State Employment Protections
Rhode Island has the Rhode Island Fair Employment Practices Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 4 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights: 401-222-2661
- Web: richr.ri.gov
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation | 401-462-8100 | dlt.ri.gov | | Temporary Disability Insurance | 401-462-8420 | dlt.ri.gov/tdi | | Medicaid | 1-855-840-4774 | healthyrhode.ri.gov | | Office of Rehabilitation Services | 401-421-7005 | ors.ri.gov | | Disability Rights RI | 1-800-733-5332 | drri.org | | Commission for Human Rights | 401-222-2661 | richr.ri.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |