Active Employee Benefits

Your Benefits at a Glance

The State of Rhode Island offers a competitive benefits package, but there may be a lot of programs and services of which you aren't aware. Explore the full scope of benefits below and see which programs may be right for you.

If you are an employee at URI, RIC, or CCRI: Your benefits may be different from what is presented here. Please see your college/university website (URI, RIC, CCRI) or visit your HR office for information regarding your benefits.

How do I choose a plan?

Not sure which plans to choose for you and your family? Here's some help:

• Talk with the State's online decision support system ALEX^®.
• Visit the virtual benefits fair for vendor presentations and materials.
• Read the frequently asked questions for detailed guidance on specific benefits.
• Watch the whiteboard videos and benefits webinars on the Communications page. 

How do I enroll?

Visit the follow links for guidance on when and how you can enroll in or change your State benefits.

• Enrollment Periods
• Benefits Enrollment
• Status Changes

Going on worker’s compensation leave or personal illness leave?

Visit the Leave Without Pay (LWOP) page for important information about keeping your benefits active when you are not receiving a paycheck.