Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island

ACCESS is Neighborhood’s Medicaid plan through the RIte Care program for children, families and pregnant women.

Neighborhood offers over 30 years of experience providing Rhode Islanders access to high-quality, affordable healthcare plans for all ages and incomes.

This page lists primary care providers, specialists, labs, and other service providers in Neighborhood’s network.

Barbara chooses Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. That means when she interacts with her health insurance company, it’s typically with welcoming hugs at the front door of her Warwick apartment.

Helen and Carl offered Rafi a place in their home, as his foster parents, when he was about 5 years old. Today, 22 years later, they’re still his primary caregivers, and he’s every bit a part of their family – which also includes their five biological kids, all of whom are grown and on their own.

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island values diversity in its workforce, providers, and communities, aiming to reduce barriers to healthcare coverage and improve quality.

Neighborhood’s total reward package supports work-life balance, career advancement, health, and financial goals.

Date/Times: July 14, 2026 from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. AND July 15, 2026 from 9:00 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.

This page lists former versions of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island payment policies. Current policies are available on the Billing Guidelines and Payment Policies page.

Originally published in The Providence Journal on May 19, 2017

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Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island is a not-for-profit HMO serving one in five Rhode Islanders, accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Founded in 1993, it is governed by a 17-person board.

Below are links to the Rhode Island Community Health Center Association and each individual CHC.

Neighborhood produces issue briefs to expand care access, improve quality, and control costs. It collaborates with the Rhode Island Health Center Association on an annual Policymakers Breakfast Forum featuring healthcare experts.

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island appoints **Elizabeth deLacy-Almeida** as Vice President of Analytics and **Lynne Urbani** as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. Both leaders will drive data-driven decision-making and strategic growth to improve member, provider, and organizational value. Their roles focus on optimizing business performance and identifying new opportunities for the health plan.

Oct 2026nhpri.orgNews article

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island secures a **4.5/5 rating** in the **NCQA 2026 Medicaid Health Plan Ratings**, reinforcing its long-standing reputation as a top-performing Medicaid provider. The plan extends its **23-year streak** of high recognition, maintaining national leadership in quality assurance for Medicaid enrollees. The achievement underscores its consistent performance in delivering care under NCQA’s rigorous evaluation standards.

Sep 2026nhpri.orgNews article

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island employees participated in the **CEO Challenge** and raised **$18,874** for ALS United Rhode Island. The funds support Rhode Islanders affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The initiative reflects the company’s commitment to community health and advocacy.

Jul 2026nhpri.orgNews article

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island names Jason Neyers as Vice President of Finance. The appointment expands the organization’s leadership in financial oversight and strategic planning. Neyers brings financial expertise to support the health plan’s operations and growth initiatives.

Feb 2026nhpri.orgNews article