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UnitedHealthcare RIte Care
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UnitedHealthcare® of New England's Medicaid health plan is accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
RIte Care is Rhode Island's Medicaid managed care program for families on the RI Works Program and eligible uninsured pregnant women, children, and parents. Members enroll in a participating health plan. UnitedHealthcare RIte Care members can use the large network of doctors specialists, hospitals and other healthcare providers who are part of the UnitedHealthcare of New England network.
This plan is available in the following counties:
Bristol, Kent, Newport, Providence, and Washington.
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UnitedHealthcare RIte Care
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UnitedHealthcare offers coverage to beneficiaries of Rhode Island's RIte Care program, including Children With Special Health Care Needs. Children with Special Health Care Needs includes: children who are eligible for Rhode Island Medical Assistance through Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Katie Beckett or Adoption Subsidy.) Eligibility for enrollment in RIte Care is determined by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
RIte Care Eligibility basis
Eligibility is based on income and family size.
- Pregnant women (family's income less than 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level- FPL)
- Children up to age 19 (family's income less than 250 percent of the FPL)
- Parents with children under age 18 (family's income less than 133 percent of the FPL)
Under the new health reform, eligibility is determined in a new way that lets people with income up to 5% higher qualify for Medicaid.
If you think you may qualify for RIte Care, a trained Navigator can help you apply for RIte Care. Visit HealthSourceRI to apply for coverage or to find the nearest Navigator near you.
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Benefits & Features
Benefits Summary
Listed below is a comprehensive list of professional health care services. Please review these services to find out which ones are covered by this health plan.
Member Handbook
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PDF 853.11KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 861.87KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 1.37MB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
Other Member Programs
Healthy First Steps
Pregnant women can receive rewards just be keeping up with their prenatal doctor visits – even 15 months after the baby is born! For more information, visit Healthy First Steps.
Optum Behavioral Health (OBH)
OptumHealth can help you find solutions that relieve the pressures and demands of everyday life. OptumHealth focuses on prevention and education to guard against problems before they start.
Member Resources
Member Handbooks
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PDF 853.11KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 1.37MB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
News Bulletins
Interpretation
If English is not your primary language, you can ask for an interpreter to help with your call to Member Services. We can also provide interpreter services for your doctor visits.
Call Member Services at (844) 445-7222 (TTY 711) at least 72 hours hours before your scheduled appointment to arrange for an interpreter to meet you at your appointment. Call Member Services 14 in advance for American Sign Language interpreter requests.
Are you ready for flu season?
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a serious illness that can spread easily. It can lead to missed days at school or work, and even hospital stays. Here’s the good news: a simple shot can reduce your chances of getting influenza — and it’s available to you at no cost with your UnitedHealthcare Community Plan. Talk to your UnitedHealthcare network doctor about getting the flu shot. If you don’t have one, please contact Member Services at 888-716-8787 and a representative can help you find one.
For a list of places to get a flu shot near you, visit http://www.health.ri.gov/flu
Annual Notification
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PDF 742.73KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
CAHPS Survey
At UnitedHealthcare, we care about your health. Our goal is to improve the health of our members by providing high-quality services. Learn more about the CAHPS Survey below.
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PDF 39.77KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
Citizenship Documents Required
There are new laws that may require you to show proof of citizenship in order to renew your health coverage. Click on a document below to read about what you will need:
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PDF 87.55KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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Member Advisory Committee
Join our Member Advisory Committee and share your feedback and concerns with us. Members come and learn about your health plan and share your feedback and concerns with us. and transportation is provided. Call Member Services at 844-445-7222 (TTY: 711) if you are interested in joining.
Member Rights & Responsibilities
As a UnitedHealthcare member, you have certain rights and assume certain responsibilities when you become a member. It is important you fully understand both your rights and your responsibilities. For more information, For more information, refer to your Member Handbook.
Notice of Privacy Practices
We have a Notice of Privacy Practices that tells you how health information about you may be used and shared. We are required by law to let you know that the Notice is available, and how you can get a copy of it. You can download a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices below.
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PDF 284.41KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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Quality Improvement Initiatives
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Text4baby
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Transportation
As a RIte Care member, you may qualify for a bus pass for you and your family to use to get to the doctor’s office. You will need to call MTM Transportation at 1-855-330-9131 TTY (866) 288-3133 to request a bus pass at least 7 business days before the appointment. Tell them the date and time of the medical, dental and behavioral health appointments as well as the name of the provider and a bus pass will be mailed to you.
If you cannot take a bus for medical reasons or because your home or your adult managed care appointment is not near a bus line, please call MTM Transportation for help in getting transportation to your appointment. Please use family and friends for transportation needs before calling MTM Transportation.
Member Newsletters 2016 - Current
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PDF 1.66MB - Last Updated: 04/19/2023
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PDF 1.61MB - Last Updated: 04/19/2023
2022
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PDF 1.37MB - Last Updated: 12/05/2022
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PDF 2.08MB - Last Updated: 07/22/2022
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PDF 2.08MB - Last Updated: 07/22/2022
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PDF 1.78MB - Last Updated: 07/22/2022
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PDF 1.60MB - Last Updated: 03/28/2022
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PDF 1.58MB - Last Updated: 03/28/2022
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PDF 870.85KB - Last Updated: 03/28/2022
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PDF 2.02MB - Last Updated: 01/04/2022
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PDF 396.76KB - Last Updated: 01/04/2022
2021
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PDF 1.39MB - Last Updated: 10/13/2021
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PDF 965.52KB - Last Updated: 10/13/2021
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PDF 1.57MB - Last Updated: 07/06/2021
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PDF 1.53MB - Last Updated: 07/06/2021
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PDF 6.23MB - Last Updated: 03/18/2021
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PDF 1.35MB - Last Updated: 03/18/2021
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PDF 6.03MB - Last Updated: 03/18/2021
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PDF 1.99MB - Last Updated: 01/14/2021
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PDF 1.65MB - Last Updated: 01/14/2021
2020
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PDF 1.01MB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 3.06MB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 3.05MB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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Member Newsletters Prior to 2016
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PDF 752.37KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 847.32KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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PDF 926.91KB - Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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