Medicaid Waivers & Residential Care Funding in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 2 Medicaid funding programs on Capacity Track, and 1 of them can pay for care in a licensed residential setting. Below is what each program covers, who it serves, and where to find licensed providers — 68 locations statewide.

Waiver services in Rhode Island are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. Every provider listed here comes from state licensing records — never pay-to-play.

Waiver Programs in Rhode Island

Find Licensed Providers in Rhode Island

Once a waiver is approved, the next step is finding a licensed provider with an opening. Browse Rhode Island providers by care type — openings show live when providers update availability.

See Every Rhode Island Provider

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Medicaid Waivers Pay for Residential Care in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, RI Global Consumer Choice Compact / Comprehensive 1115 Demonstration ('Global Waiver') can fund services in licensed residential settings. Eligibility, enrollment caps, and waitlists vary by program — your case manager or support coordinator confirms which program applies.
How Do I Find Rhode Island Waiver Providers With Openings?
Capacity Track lists every licensed residential care provider in Rhode Island from state licensing records. Browse by care type and county, then send an inquiry. It arrives in the provider's email inbox, and they reply from that email. An opening shows when that provider updates it.
Who Coordinates Waiver Services in Rhode Island?
In Rhode Island, waiver services are coordinated by a case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize services, and help select a provider.
Do All Rhode Island Waivers Cover Residential Placement?
No. Medicaid managed care (RIte Care / Rhody Health) covers in-home and community services only. If your client or family member needs a residential placement, start with the programs listed above that pay for residential care.

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