RI Children's Services

HBTS are medically necessary, intensive services that can help families of children with moderate to severe behavioral health and developmental or physical disabilities. HBTS is provided to children in both home and other appropriate community settings.

Children under 21 who meet the following criteria are eligible:
• Enrolled in Medicaid
• Live at home with their family or legal guardians
• Have a chronic and moderate to severe cognitive, physical, developmental, or psychiatric diagnosis within the last two years
• Are at risk for out-of-home placement or hospitalization in a nursing facility or Intermediate Care Facility

PASS is a family-directed service that can help families of children with special healthcare needs. PASS is provided in the home or community setting to help improve a child’s ability to do activities of daily life, maintain safety, and/or gain social skills.

The supports provided through PASS help the child to develop skills to participate in the community and other social functions with pride and dignity.

Children who are under 21 and meet the following requirements are eligible:
• Enrolled in Medicaid
• Live at home with their family/legal guardians
• Chronic and moderate to severe cognitive, physical, developmental, and/or psychiatric diagnosis within the last two years

As a licensed agency, we work closely with RIPIN, EOHHS, and school psychologists to support new referrals. Families interested in our services are encouraged to contact the proAbility office, where our team can answer questions, explain eligibility requirements, and guide them through the referral process.

We can help families understand the steps involved, including obtaining a Letter of Medical Necessity from their pediatrician or another healthcare provider and applying for Katie Beckett Medicaid coverage.