With Rhode Island’s public benefits computer system breached by hackers, thousands of Rhode Islanders are worried that their personal information has been exposed.
Deloitte , the information technology vendor that built and runs the computer system known as RIBridges and UHIP , discovered that dangerous malware was embedded in the RIBridges computer code.
Since last week, state authorities have advised people to protect their confidential information through measures like password changes and credit freezes.
So we’ve rounded up answers to questions from readers.
How do I know if my data is compromised?
RIBridges facilitates applications for benefits programs including:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)
- Health coverage purchased through HealthSource RI
- Rhode Island Works (RIW)
- Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
- General Public Assistance (GPA) Program
- At HOME Cost Share