Resources For Low Income, Disabled, And The Elderly

New York City Listing Of Free And Low-Cost Dental And Eye Care

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Dental Care

Lutheran Medical Center Dental
150 55th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718.630.6875
Sliding scale fees between $15-$50 for the first visit, proof of income needed. Must make an appointment.

New York City Technical College
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY
718.260.5074
Provides cleaning, fluoride treatment, and x-rays. All services performed by dental hygiene students and supervised by licensed dental hygienists and dentists. All services are $10.

New York University David B. Kriser Dental Center
345 East 24th Street
New York, NY 10010
212.998.9800
212.998.9810, Community Outreach
Medicaid accepted, fee charged for uninsured individuals.

Eye Care

Kress Vision Program Of New York Downtown Hospital
170 William Street
New York, NY 10038
212.233.8483
“Provides no-charge eye health and vision screening and eyeglasses to referrals from agencies serving the uninsured underpriviliged who cannot otherwise secure such care.”

New Eyes for the Needy
549 Millburn Avenue
PO Box 332
Short Hills, NJ 07078
973-376-4903
“New Eyes for the Needy purchases new eyeglasses for poor children and adults in the United States and recycles donated glasses for distribution to indigent people in developing nations worldwide.”

Park Ridge Family Health Center of Lutheran Medical Center
6311 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718.492.8233
Must make an appointment. Sliding Scale starting between $15-$50 for the first visit, proof of income needed.

National Eye Care Project
1.800.222.EYES
Medical eye care for US citizens and legal residents, age 65 and older. No financial qualifications. Referral service. Medicare or other health insurance will pay the cost of the care, if without insurance and in need of care, treatment will be provided at no charge.

Ramsey County, Minnesota Low Income Financial Services Programs

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Financial Assistance Services provides support to low-income residents of Ramsey County. We determine eligibility for public assistance programs such as Medicaid, Food Support, General Assistance, Child Care and the Minnesota Family Investment Program.

Note: If you currently have Medicare or will qualify in the near future, you should learn about Medicare D, the new prescription drug coverage program. Go to Minnesota Department of Human Services for more information on Medicare-related programs.

New System, New Access in Community Human Services/Financial Assistance Services

Cash and Food Programs

The following programs help low-income people with Cash or Food support. Click on the program links for further information about the programs. Click here for information on How to Apply for Cash or Food Support assistance in Ramsey County.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) - This program helps to pay childcare costs for low-income working families.

Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) - This program is Minnesota's Cash and Food Assistance program for families who need assistance.

Diversionary Work Program (DWP) - When most families first apply for cash assistance, they will participate in the Diversionary Work Program, or DWP. This is a 4 month program that helps parents go immediately to work rather than receive welfare.

Food Support Program (FS) - This program helps low-income people with their food costs.

Minnesota Food Assistance Program (MFAP) - Non-citizens not eligible for FS may qualify for the MFAP.

General Assistance (GA) - This program serves as Minnesota's primary safety net for single adults and childless couples. The GA Program provides monthly cash grants for vulnerable persons whose income and resources are less than program limits.

Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) - This program is a state funded program that provides a monthly cash supplement to people who are aged, blind or disabled and who receive federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Group Residential Housing (GRH) - This program is a state-funded income supplement program that pays for room-and-board costs for low-income adults who have been placed in a licensed or registered setting with which a county human service agency has negotiated a monthly rate.

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) - This program coordinates services to assist refugees in making the transition to life in the United States. These services include resettlement and placement, cash and medical assistance, and employment and social services.

Health Care Programs

The following programs help low-income people with coverage for medical bills.

Medical Assistance (MA) - This program assists child under the age of 21, parents or relative caretakers of dependent children, pregnant women, people who are 65 or older and people who have a disability.

General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) - This program serves low-income adults, ages 21-64, who have no dependent children under age 18 and who do not qualify for federal health care programs.

Other Health Care Programs - There are a variety of health care programs available to assist specific groups of people. These include persons in Nursing Homes, at-home care services, etc. the Department of Human Services web site is a good source of information on these programs.

Emergency Programs

The emergency aid programs available in Ramsey County include:

Ramsey County Emergency Assistance (EA) - This program is for low-income families experiencing a financial crisis.

Emergency General Assistance (EGA) - This program primarily helps low-income individuals experiencing a financial crisis.

Emergency Minnesota Supplemental Aide (EMSA) - This program is only available to persons currently receiving MSA.

Emergency aide is usually provided in the form of specific payments for shelter or other emergency expenses, which cause a threat to the health or safety of the individual or family. People currently active on a program with Financial Assistance should call their caseworker to apply for emergency aide. People not currently on assistance with Ramsey County can call 266-4444 to get information on how to apply for emergency aide.

Emergency Shelter/Help for the Homeless - Ramsey County has a variety of services available to those who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless. Intake services for homeless persons are coordinated through The Family Place. For information on what to do if you are homeless or in danger or becoming homeless call The Family Place at 651-225-9354 or 651-225-9355.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for cash or food programs, please come to our offices at 160 East Kellogg Blvd., Government Center East, St. Paul, MN 55101.

To access application forms and get further information from the Minnesota Department of Human Services, please go to their website.

To have Ramsey County mail you an application, or for further information about applying for services or our programs, call 266-4444.

Cincinnati, Ohio 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income Families

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Christmas Holiday Assistance 2011
The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati 6381 Center Hill Avenue Phone: 513-242-9100
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224 Fax: 513-482-7265
(main site)
Services: Holiday gifts/toys
Documentation Required: to qualify families must have low income and children under 13 years old. Also required: Picture ID, Proof of low income, birth certificate of child.
Hours: Must go through intake procedure for signup times. Call to make arrangements. * * * * *
Churches Active in Northside 4230 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-591-2246
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223 Fax: 513-591-2262
Services: Christmas Baskets and Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: Must be in the 45223 zip code area.
Documentation Required: Photo ID for head of household, birth certificate, social security cards for each member of household, proof of residence in Northside area 45223 zip codes only (utility bill)
Hours: By appointment – 513-591-2246 * * * * *
Fresh Start Victory Center 7429 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-985-0668
Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Services: Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: Zip codes served: 45224, 45239, 45251, 45231, 45215, 45240, 45246, 45218
Documentation Required:

Hours: 12/10/11 – 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. – first come, first served * * * * *
St. Leo Church 2573 St. Leo Place Phone: 513-921-1044
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
Services: Holiday gifts for children
Eligibility: Children in the 45225 zip code only
Documentation Required: Proof of residency (utility or phone bill), picture ID, Birth Certificate, 16 years or younger.
Hours: Sign up on Monday 10/17/11 or Saturday 10/22/11. 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon each day. * * * * *
Northeast Emergency Distribution Services 8341 Kenwood Road Phone: 513-891-0850
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Services: Holiday gifts/toys (Adopt a family) and Christmas baskets
Eligibility:

Documentation Required: Photo ID, call for an appointment
Hours: Call for appointment, October 18, Tuesday or Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for Adopt a Family. Will take names after December 1, 2011. * * * * *
Washington United Church of Christ 2950 Sidney Avenue Phone: 513-541-7757
Cincinnati, Ohio 45225 Fax: 513-541-7579
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children 16 years old and younger
Eligibility: Serving the following zip 45225 and 45214 residents only
Documentation Required: Picture ID, proof of residence, Social Security card for each child in household, proof of Household members.
Hours: Call for registration. 513-541-7757 * * * * *
Mercy Franciscan at St. John 1800 Logan Street Phone: 513-981-5800
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Fax: 513-981-5899
Services: Christmas Baskets and Holiday gifts/toys
Eligibility: For clients only
Hours: Call Main number 513-981-5800 * * * * *
Valley interfaith Food and Clothing Center 420 West Wyoming Avenue Phone: 513-821-3212
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children. Distribution day is 12/15/11.
Eligibility: Serving the following zip 45215, 45216, and parts of 45217(St. Bernard)
Documentation Required: Must be a client of Valley interfaith, proof of residency, social security cards and birth certificates for household members.
Hours: Applications accepted 10/3/11 in person until full * * * * *
Anderson Ferry Church of Christ 380 Greenwall Road Phone: 513-451-3555
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
Services: Holiday gifts/toys for children.
Eligibility: Serving the following zip codes: 45001, 45002, 45204, 45211, 45233, 45238, 45211, 45247, 45248, 45030, 45241, 45052
Documentation Required: Proof of address, Proof of children’s age, birth certificate
Hours:
Christmas Holiday Assistance (con’t) Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Please call first. * * * * *
St. Vincent De Paul Society 1125 Bank Street Phone: 513-421-0602 – Callers are
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214 asked to leave messages for call back.
Services: Christmas Baskets
Eligibility: Open to clients in the food pantry area: 45202, 45203, 45211, 45214, 45219, 45225, 45229, 45232
Documentation Required: ID for each household member, proof of address
Hours: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 9:00 a.m. on a walk in basis * * * * *
Feast of Love – College Hill Presbyterian Church 5742 Hamilton Avenue Phone: 513-541-5676 ext. 167
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224
Services: Christmas Meals
Eligibility: No registration, no restrictions
Documentation Required: None
Hours: 12/25/11 – 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. * * * * *
Our Daily Bread 1730 Race Street Phone: 513-621-6364
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Services: Christmas Meals
Eligibility: No registration, no restrictions
Documentation Required: None
Hours: Lunch served, Friday 12/23/11, 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 noon * * * * *
Tri-County Soul Ministries 11177 Springfield Pike Phone: 513-772-2277
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Services: Christmas Baskets
Eligibility: Must be a current client.
Hours: By appointment, must be current client call 513-772-2277 for registration for Christmas food * * * * *
Inter Parish Ministry 3509 Debolt Road Phone: 513-561-3932
Cincinnati, Ohio 45244
Services: Christmas Baskets, Toy program
Eligibility: Zip codes: 45244, 45255, 45230
Documentation Required: Picture ID, social security # for each child, proof of income (Medicaid cards, food stamp ID), proof of residence (rent, receipt)
Hours:
Christmas Holiday Assistance Sign up: 11/1/11 and 11/3/11 - 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. for appointments current clients or new clients Birth certificates, SS Cards, WIC card, report card or medical card for each minor child.

Spokane, Washington 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income

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The Christmas Bureau has been a part of Spokane's Christmas tradition since 1945. Each year from the day after Thanksgiving through December 31st, the Spokesman-Review solicits donations from businesses and individuals for the Christmas Bureau Fund. Donors make their contributions directly to the Spokesman-Review. Those funds purchase toys for children and provide food vouchers and books for needy families who come to the Christmas Bureau, which runs for ten days each December at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds Agricultural Building (404 N. Havana).

Christmas Bureau recipients are self-selected. All are welcome, and there are no income specifications. Each address is served one time. All adults served must bring photo ID and proof of address (current utility bill, phone bill, or rent receipts are best). Proof of dependents (all children 17 and under) is required. A letter from their school, or a letter from a non profit agency confirming the number and ages of dependents work best. Documentation is needed to show that the children live with the adult(s) wishing to obtain vouchers and toys for the children.

Catholic Charities Spokane and Volunteers of America manage and operate the Christmas Bureau. Together, more than 300 community volunteers are scheduled, receive a background check, are trained, and welcome families to help make the Bureau run smoothly.

If you would like to volunteer at the 2011 Christmas Bureau
please call Brigid Krause at 358-4270 or email her at bkrause@ccspokane.org

Unemployment Blues

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This is for all of us who are unemployed.....................

Colorado Child Care Assistance

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How To Apply For Low-Income Child Care Assistance

Contact the County Department of Social/Human Services of the county you live in to apply for child care assistance. You must fill out an application for child care services and provide information about your family including immunization information, income and your work or school program.

Submitting Employment Information

When you first apply for low-income child care assistance your child care worker may contact your employer by phone to verify hours and wages. You then have 30 days to supply written verification of your employment or education program. This is important! Benefits may be withheld if verification is not submitted. Let your worker know immediately if you cannot get the verification information.

Choosing A Child Care Provider

You must pick a child care provider for your children. You can select a licensed child care center, a family care home, a friend, neighbor, or relative. You will have to decide the type of care that will be best for your children and meets your family’s needs. When choosing a provider look for signs that your child will be safe, developmentally stimulated, and encouraged to grow and learn. Visit the Qualistar Colorado website for more information on quality child care or refer to the Parent Handbook you received from the county. You can check into any licensing history for licensed or registered providers.

Once you have chosen a provider you need to contact the county immediately so they can authorize care before you take your child to that provider. They will need the name, address and phone number of the provider along with whether they are licensed or not. You may be responsible to the provider for payment if you do not do this.

Notifying The County of Changes

In the Low-Income child care program, you must notify your child care worker of any change in your employment or income within 30 days of the change. For your protection please provide that information in writing and you can use the county's Change of Eligibility Form (SS-7A). If any of the changes mentioned below happen, sit down and write what has changed immediately and get it to your child care worker so you do not forget. This will avoid bigger problems later. These are some of the changes that may happen:

Your work hours change
Changes in the number of people in your household
Your rate of pay or wages
Your address
Your child support income or payment
Your child care provider
Your employment status
Your education status

Any change in your income must be verified by a letter from your employer or by your pay stubs within 30 days of the change. Make sure you get this information to your child care worker as soon as possible. Changes may affect your eligibility. If you change work hours or have to work overtime, you must notify your worker or these hours may not be covered for child care.

Completing Your Low-Income Redetermination

Every six (6) months in the Low-Income program, you will be sent a redetermination of eligibility form. This information is required for the county to determine if you still meet the eligibility requirements of the program. You must turn in the signed form along with copies of the most recent three (3) months of income or education verification in the time specified or your child care will end.

Paying Your Parental Fees

You are required to pay a portion of your child care costs. This is called the parental fee schedule. The amount paid is based on your gross income and the number of people in your household. The fee should be paid directly to your provider at the beginning of each month and it is the first money the provider will receive for providing care for your children. If you fail to pay the parental fee, child care benefits may end and you could be unable to receive benefits in the future. Your parental fees must be paid even if you change child care providers.

The parental fee covers the hours agreed upon and is shown on your child care certificate. Providers cannot charge you in excess of the county’s rate for your authorized child care even though their rates for private clients may be higher than the county’s rate. However, providers can charge you for any hours used beyond those authorized on the certificate or late fees if you pick up your child after hours.

Moving From One County To Another

If you move from one county to another, there is no guarantee that your low-income child care benefits will transfer. Each county may have different eligibility criteria for Low-Income child care. Before you move, you must inform your child care worker and they can contact the county you are moving into and find out if your services can be transferred to the new county.

How To Receive Colorado Works Child Care Assistance

You will need to work with your TANF technician to receive this assistance.

How To Receive Child Welfare Child Care Assistance

You will need to work with your Child Welfare worker to receive this assistance.

Montana Listing Of Public Assistance Programs

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The state Department of Public Health and Human Services administers a number of programs aimed at helping low-income Montanans move out of poverty and become self-sufficient. These include:

Child Care Assistance

The department offers "Best Beginnings" child-care scholarships to qualified low-income families who send children to licensed child-care centers, registered group or family child-care homes, or legally unregistered child-care providers. Each family participates in the cost of that care by making a co-payment based on family income.

Scholarships are available to low-income working families and families who get cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
More on child care assistance

Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)

HMK is a low-cost health coverage plan for eligible Montana children up to age 19.
To be eligible, a child must:

Be a Montana resident and U.S. citizen or qualified alien;
Have been without health insurance coverage for at least three months; and
Meet income guidelines

Applications for HMK are available at local health departments, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, and Indian Health Services. You can call 1-877-KIDSNOW (1-877-543-7669) to request an application.
More about HMK

Energy Assistance

The department offers two programs aimed at helping low-income individuals reduce their heating costs.

The Weatherization Program helps participants to improve the heating efficiency of their homes and thus reduce their energy consumption. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) pays part of winter energy bills for eligible people. Most utilities offer discounts to LIEAP recipients.
Eligibility for weatherization and fuel assistance is based on income and assets. Homeowners and renters may apply for these programs.

If your household receives benefits from Supplemental Security Income or the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, you may qualify automatically for weatherization or fuel assistance.
You can apply for energy assistance at your local Human Resources Development Council.

Applications for weatherization assistance are accepted year-round. Applications for fuel assistance must be submitted October 1-April 30 .
More about energy assistance

Medicaid

Montana Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that pays for a broad range of medically necessary health care and long-term care for eligible low-income Montanans.

Medicaid is governed under broad national guidelines, but each state can establish its own eligibility standards, decide what services to cover and for how long, and set the rate of payment for services. In Montana, the Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS).

To be eligible for Montana Medicaid, you must meet financial requirements that take into account your income, assets, and resources. You must be a Montana resident and a U.S. citizen (or qualified non-citizen), and you must fall into one of the following groups:

Parents or other related adults with dependent children under age 19
Children
Pregnant women
Women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer or pre-cancer
People aged 65 or older
People who are blind or disabled (using Social Security criteria)

Medicaid recipients receive either full or basic Medicaid coverage based on which eligibility group they fall into. Those who are eligible for full coverage are able to get coverage for all services that Medicaid covers, assuming they are medically necessary. Full Medicaid is provided to recipients who are:

Under age 21
Blind or disabled
Age 65 or older
Pregnant

Everyone else receives basic Medicaid coverage. Basic Medicaid covers all Montana Medicaid services except for dental care, audiology services, eyeglasses and vision exams, durable medical equipment, and personal care services in the individual’s home. Services excluded under basic Medicaid may be covered if necessary for employment or in emergency situations.
To find out if you qualify for Medicaid, call or visit your local Office of Public Assistance.
Download Application for Public Assistance (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (PDF Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (PDF Version)
More about Medicaid

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The program mission is to provide supplemental food assistance to low income people and improve the nutrition, health, and wellbeing of SNAP recipients. The program plays a vital role in Montana’s safety net for low income people. The program is an economic stimulus – every $5 in new SNAP benefits generates nearly twice as much ($9.20) in total community spending. Benefits are distributed electronically using an “Electronic Benefit Transfer” (EBT) card which functions like a debit card.

Among other requirements, applicants must meet income criteria, be United States Citizens or legal aliens intending to live in Montana, and must furnish a Social Security number. The program was previously known as the Food Stamp Program.

You can apply for SNAP at your local Office of Public Assistance.
Download Application for Public Assistance (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (PDF Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (PDF Version)
Download Application for SNAP
More about SNAP

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

TANF provides temporary financial assistance to needy families. A household may receive TANF benefits for no more than 60 months.

Those who may be eligible for TANF benefits are:

Minor children;
Certain relatives with whom minor children are living, including siblings;
Women in their last trimester of pregnancy who have no other eligible children; and
Refugees with minor dependent children.

Among other requirements, applicants must meet income and asset criteria, be citizens or legal aliens intending to live in Montana, and furnish a Social Security number.

You can apply for TANF at your local Office of Public Assistance.
Download Application for Public Assistance (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (PDF Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (Word Version)
Download Application for Public Assistance (Spanish version) (PDF Version)
More about TANF

WIC

The goal of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is to give children the best possible start in life by ensuring that they get proper nutrition both in utero and during their preschool years. The program provides nutritious foods, such as iron-fortified cereal, milk, eggs, peanut butter, and dried beans, as well as formula for mothers who choose not to breastfeed. It also provides nutrition education to improve eating behavior.

To qualify for WIC, you must be either 1) a woman who is pregnant, breastfeeding, or recently had a baby, or 2) a child up to age 5. In all cases, applicants must meet income guidelines, and a health professional must consider their health to be at risk.

More about WIC

Wisconsin Free or Reduced-Fee Dental Services

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Donated Dental Services (DDS) is a Wisconsin Dental Association program. The program is directed to people who are unable to afford needed dental care because of a limited income which is clearly linked to a permanent disability, chronic illness or advanced age (65 and over).

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile™: This traveling unit provides no-cost dental services to qualifying children in south-central Wisconsin and northern Illinois.

Clinics offering free or reduced-fee dental care

This list of free or low-cost health clinics in Wisconsin is from the Department of Health Services ForwardHealth program. The page includes maps showing the locations of federally qualified health centers, free clinics, rural health centers, and tribal health centers in Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Dental Association has a list of reduced rate dental clinics for low-income and uninsured individuals.

HealthNet of Janesville offers free care to eligible low-income Rock County residents with no health insurance. The clinic is located at 1344 Creston Park Drive, Suite 2, Janesville. For more information about HealthNet Dental Clinic's screening procedure and services call 608-756-4638 to enroll.

Marquette University School of Dentistry Dental Clinic provides dental care for about half the price of a private dentist. Participating clinics are located both in and outside of Milwaukee. You will need to schedule an initial screening appointment to determine if you are eligible for clinic services. For more information call 414-288-1510 (English) or 414-288-1520 (Spanish).

The Marshfield Clinic Park Falls Dental Center opened March 3, 2008. The dental center is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday – Friday. A sliding fee scale will assist those with limited income and no insurance. You can schedule an appointment by calling 715-762-0200 or by visiting the Center's web site.

The Marshfield Clinic Chippewa Dental Center serves all patients regardless of the insurance or ability to pay. The Center offers a dental financial assistance program but there are certain requirements. Information about the requirements is available by calling 715-738-2000. The center is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

The Marshfield Clinic Ladysmith Dental Center provides dental care on a sliding-fee scale. The center is located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin and can be reached by phone at: 715-532-2500.

The Max W. Pohle Dental Clinic provides dental care with a special focus on persons with particular medical needs. Special payment plans for the uninsured are available. The clinic is located in Madison and can be reached by phone at (608) 417-6500.

The Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, lists free and reduced-fee clinics. Some of these clinics provide dental care. Contact each clinic for more information.

Adams County, Colorado Listing Of Resources For Low Income

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Aid To The Blind (AB)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant without Medicaid to clients age 18 or older, legally blind by Colorado statutes. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

Aid To The Needy Disabled (AND)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant without Medicaid to clients 18-59 years of age, considered disabled by Colorado statutes. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

Burial Assistance
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant for burial, funeral and cremation services to recipients of most financial and medical assistance programs. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

CHOICES Program
303.227.2168
The goal of the Career & Household Opportunities for Income and Community Services (CHOICES) Program is to increase the household income of lower income working families in Adams County through training and resource connection. CHOICES provides up to 12 months of free training and resource connection for eligible Adams County participants. Services assist participants to earn and save money. Individual training arrangements and "worksite training options" (for interested employers or organizations) are available. Eligibility requires: Adams County residency, a working household member, a dependant child under age 18, an annual household income less than $75,000, and a valid Social Security Number for the participant or a U.S.-born child.

Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP)
303.604.1043
Provides child care assistance to participants who meet income eligibility guidelines and are in an eligible activity/program. Licensed or unlicensed care may be subsidized depending on compliance with state rules and regulations. Participants are given referral information on child care providers as well as guidelines on choosing a child care provider.

Child Support Enforcement (CSE)
303.227.2233
Establishes and enforces court ordered child support obligations that require non-custodial parents (parents who are out of the home) to help pay for the financial and medical support of their children. CSE Services are available, free of charge, to current and former public assistance and Medicaid recipients to eliminate or reduce the need for public assistance and help repay the Public Assistance Fund. Federal statutes also require CSE services to be available to non-public assistance recipients for a fee ($20 in Colorado) to promote self-sufficiency and avoid public assistance expenditures.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
303.227.2332
TANF is the name of the federal public welfare program. In Colorado, TANF is also called Colorado Works. TANF provides temporary cash assistance, and other assistance options to families with children under age 18 who meet the requirements of the program. TANF is not an entitlement program and is subject to availability of funds. Participants are subject to a 24-month time limit to be engaged in a work activity as well as a 60-month lifetime limit, and are required to enter into an Individual Responsibility Contract with the County that specifies the terms and conditions under which they may receive assistance. Grandparents or other relatives may receive TANF cash assistance for children under their care through a program called Child Only TANF. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

Employment First (EF)
303.453.8675
Is a program that helps Food Assistance work registrants find suitable employment. The program goal is accomplished in several ways: through employment workshops which include self assessments, application and interviewing techniques, individual meetings with counselors, training and education provided by other agencies. Emphasis is placed on participants taking responsibility for their own job search. The program encourages participants to acquire the education and training they need and provides the job search techniques necessary for participants to become self-sufficient.
The Employment First Program also has a Workfare component, whereby Food Assistance recipients perform work in exchange for food benefits. Workfare participants will be given job opportunities, learn valuable work habits, and obtain job experience that can be used on a resume.

Food Assistance Program (FA)
303.227.2350
Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program assists low-income households with monthly food benefits. This program is a supplement to the household's nutritional needs for the month. Eligibility is based upon the household's income, resources, household size, and shelter costs. Benefits are given to eligible households through the Colorado Quest Card. Certain food assistance recipients will be referred to the Employment First Program for assistance in employment and training needs.

Click here for information and benefit calculator.

Home Care Allowance Program (HCA)
303.227.2348
Allows for a small monthly payment to be added to a public assistance grant which can be used to hire a personal care attendant. Financial guidelines must be met, however per State law, no new applications can be taken for HCA after July 1, 2002.

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)
303. 227.2378
Provides financial assistance to low income households to help pay part of their winter home heating cost. Assistance is given to those households who pay directly to a utility company or those who have heat include in their rent. There are other requirements for subsidized housing. Income limits are set at 185% of poverty. Applications are taken from November 1 through April 30. LEAP can also assist with home heat system repairs.

Old Age Pension (OAP)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant and medical assistance (either Medicaid or the Colorado Health and Medical Program) to clients age 60 or older. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

Supplemental Security Income/Colorado Supplement (SSI/CS)
303.227.2348
Provides a public assistance grant and Medicaid to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. Income and resource guidelines must be met.

Aging and Adult Services
Adult Protective Services
303.227.2348
Receives and investigates reports of mistreatment and self-neglect of at-risk adults who are unable to protect themselves from abuse, neglect or exploitation. Those who report mistreatment of at-risk adults remain anonymous and are immune from any civil or criminal liabiity if the report is made in good faith.

Washington Prescription Assistance Programs

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Depending on your income, you may be eligible for Patient Assistance Program(s). There are many programs that are available to help you obtain free or low-cost medications. Many of these programs are sponsored by the company that manufacturers the drug. Each program has different rules and a different process for application, but the time to research and apply to the program(s) may be well worth the money you can save.

WPDP Prescription Drug Discount Card

Any Washington state resident is eligible for the card!
Use it at participating retail pharmacies.
Mail Order & Specialty services available!

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine

The Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine provides free health insurance education, assistance, and advocacy for all Washington residents, including the disabled, in hundreds of communities statewide.

Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Additional Prescription Assistance Information

BenefitsCheckUp

Many older people need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other basic needs. Ironically, millions of older Americans — especially those with limited incomes — are eligible for but not receiving benefits from existing federal, state and local programs. Ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs to income supplements, there are many public programs available to seniors in need if they only knew about them and how to apply for them.

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs provides consumers free, unbiased analyses of prescription drugs based on effectiveness, safety and price. Easy-to-read reports identify "Best Buys" that can save consumers up to $2,000 a year or more on their medications. Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a grant-funded public education project supported by Consumers Union with support from the Engelberg Foundation and the National Library of Medicine. Evaluations are based on the Drug Effectiveness Review Project which is based at the Oregon Health and Science University.

Oklahoma Listing Of Online Services

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Businesses

EBT Child Care Provider System (Link opens in new window) - Child care providers can log-in to view payment and Electronic Benefits Transfer card swipe information
Child Support Employer Resources - Resources designed to help employers meet the requirements of reporting new hires
Child Support Most Wanted - View photos and information about persons wanted for failing to pay Child Support
Commodity Distribution - Place and track commodity distribution orders and view reports online
Community Services Worker Registry - Businesses can check records of persons being hired to provide personal care or personal care assistance
DDSD Staff Turnover Report - OKDHS Developmental Disabilities Services Division providers may complete and submit monthly staffing reports online
Donate - Learn how you can help Oklahomans in need by donating through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism
Financial Institution Data Match - Information for financial institutions about assisting OKDHS in identifying accounts belonging to noncustodial parents who are delinquent in paying child support
Learning Management System - Select OKDHS providers and contractors can take required training online
USDA Food and Safety Recall Notices - View food and safety recalls from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Volunteer - Help Oklahomans in need by giving and sharing your time and talents through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism

Citizens

Adoption Information Packet - Place an online request for an information packet about the OKDHS Adoption Program
Affidavit Acknowledging Paternity - Take an online questionnaire to determine which Child Support documents to complete for services
Child Care Locator/Summary of Facility Monitoring - Search for quality child care in your area or review monitoring reports of Oklahoma child care facilities
Child Care Restricted Registry (Joshua's List) - Find information about abuse or neglect for individuals and child care facilities
Child Support Web Payments - Make a Child Support payments online by credit or debit card
Child Support Calculator - View information to calculate child support payments and resources available.
Child Support Services Office Locator - Find a Child Support Services office near you
Child Support/TANF/State Supplemental Payments MasterCard Debit Card - Access child support and TANF payment info, get info about ATM locations or transaction history
Child Support Payment Inquiry System - View payment information for Child Support cases with a court order
Child Support Most Wanted - View photos and information about persons wanted for failing to pay Child Support
- Child Support Most Wanted form - View the Child Support Most Wanted form
Community Resources Database - Search for community resources, from the Joint Oklahoma Information Network (JOIN)
Donate - Learn how you can help Oklahomans in need by donating through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) merchants - Find a participating Electronic Benefits Transfer merchant near you
Eligibility Wizard - Take an online survey and learn about programs and services for which you may be eligible
e-Releases - Sign up to receive OKDHS e-Releases
SNAP (Food Stamp) EBT Card - Check the balance of food stamps benefits remaining on your Access Oklahoma Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card
Forms and Applications for Services - View or download forms and applications for services provided by OKDHS
Foster Care Information - Place an online request for information about the OKDHS Foster Care Program
Health Benefits - Learn about and apply for health benefits
Interactive County Map - Find local OKDHS offices and resources in your county
Job Announcements - View current job announcements with OKDHS
News Releases - View OKDHS news releases
OKDHS Calendar - View OKDHS upcoming events open meetings and seminars/training opportunities
OKDHS Policy - Allows the user to find the policy associated with their particular needs
Plug-ins - Download and install additional software to view documents on the OKDHS Web site
Report Client Fraud - Report suspected fraud to the OKDHS Office of Inspector General
Report Day Care Vendor Fraud - Report suspected fraud to the OKDHS Office of Inspector General
Speaker's Bureau - Request an OKDHS speaker for your event or meeting
Town and County Locator - Locate your local Human Services Center
Volunteer - Help Oklahomans in need by giving and sharing your time and talents through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism

Government

Employee Remote Access Downloads - Download applications necessary for employees to access the OKDHS network
Learning Management System - Providers or OKDHS employees can take required training online, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Preventing Harassment and Discrimination, Corrective Discipline, Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED), Office of Client Advocacy (OCA), Adult Protective Services (APS), HIPAA Privacy, HIPAA Security, Employee Grievance Process, Performance Management Process, Mediation Training, Substance Abuse Policy and Identifying SoonerCare False Claims (Federal Claims Act)
OKDHS WebMail - Web-based e-mail services for OKDHS employees. Review online help for OKDHS WebMail
OKDHS Webmail 2010 - Web-based e-mail services for OKDHS employees.
Program Statistics - View or download OKDHS statistical information covering program usage including the County Profiles or Monthly Statistical Bulletin
SATTRN Schedule - Get broadcast information for the Satellite Training Network provided in partnership with the University of Oklahoma

Non-Profits

Donate - Learn how you can help Oklahomans in need by donating through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism
Speaker's Bureau - Request an OKDHS speaker for your event
Volunteer - Help Oklahomans in need by giving and sharing your time and talents through the OKDHS Office of Volunteerism

Researchers

Town and County Locator - Locate your local Human Services Center
County Statistics - View key statistics for all of Oklahoma's 77 counties and the monthly state totals
Monthly Statistical Bulletins - View or download OKDHS programs and services statistics grouped by program or service and sorted by month
Program Statistics - View or download OKDHS statistical information covering program usage including the County Profiles or Monthly Statistical Bulletin

Information On Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

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What Is Part A (Hospital Insurance)?

Part A is hospital insurance that helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care.

How Much Does Part A Cost?

Most people don’t pay a Part A premium because they paid Medicare taxes while working. This is called "premium-free Part A."

If you aren't eligible for premium-free Part A, you may be able to buy Part A if you meet one of these conditions:

You're 65 or older, you're entitled to (or enrolling in) Part B, and you meet the citizenship or residency requirements.
You're under 65, disabled, and your premium-free Part A coverage ended because you returned to work. (If you’re under 65 and disabled, you can continue to get premium-free Part A for up to 8.5 years after you return to work.)

In most cases, if you choose to buy Part A, you must also have Part B and pay monthly premiums for both.
If you have limited income and resources, your state may help you pay for Part A and/or Part B.

How Do I Get Part A?

Some people automatically get Part A.
Learn how and when you can sign up for Part A.

What Does Part A Cover?

To find out if Part A covers something specific, visit Your Medicare Coverage. In general, Part A covers:

Inpatient care in hospitals (such as critical access hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care hospitals)
Inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility (not custodial or long term care)
Hospice care services
Home health care services
Inpatient care in a Religious Nonmedical Health Care Institution

Note: Staying overnight in a hospital doesn’t always mean you’re an inpatient. You’re considered an inpatient the day a doctor formally admits you to a hospital with a doctor’s order. Being an inpatient or an outpatient affects your out-of-pocket costs. Always ask if you’re an inpatient or an outpatient.
Read “Are You a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? If You Have Medicare – Ask!” for more information.

Indiana Dental Resources For Low Income

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Free and low-cost dental care, though limited in Indianapolis, is provided by a variety of programs.

Gennesaret Free Clinic   offers free dental services, but only to the local homeless population. In some cases, dentures are available at no cost. For information, call (317) 262-5645.

IU School of Dentistry 1121 W. Michigan St. provides dental care by students under a dentist's supervision. Services typically are available for fees lower than those charged by private dentists. Most insurance companies are accepted. Cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Cards are accepted. For information, call
(317) 274-7433 option #2.

Indiana University's Regenstrief Emergency Dental Clinic At Wishard Memorial Hospital, 1001 W. 10th St., provides emergency dental services and regular dental services to the public. Dentures may be available for a reduced fee. For information for regular dental services, call (317) 630-6297.

Wishard's Cottage Corner Health Center 1434 Shelby St. and Grassy Creek Health Center, 9443 E. 38th St., have dental clinics for Wishard Advantage Patients and the public. For information on Cottage Corner's dental program, call
(317) 655-3204. For information on Grassy Creek's program, call (317) 890-2131.

People's Health Center 2340 E. 10th St., provides Dental care to homeless persons at no cost. If they are referred through the Homeless Initiative Program. Dentures may be available on a limited basis. Low-Income patients may quality for dental services at Reduced cost. For information, call (317) 782-2127.

Marion County Health Dept Dental Clinics provides Dental health services to children, pregnant women, adults and patients with special needs in locations throughout Marion County.

    Christamore House Community Center
    502 N. Tremont St. (2300 W. Michigan Street) (317) 221-3426.
    Cleo Blackburn Health Center
    2700 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (317) 931-4301.
    Forest Manor Community Health Center
    3840 N. Sherman Dr., (317) 221-3013.
    Northeast District Health Office
    64042 E. 21st St., 317.221.7397
    Philip and Vivian Pecar Health Center
    6940 N. Michigan Road, (317) 221-7574 or (317) 221-3417.

Raphael Health Center 401 E. 34th St, (317) 926-1507, Accepting Children and Adults of all ages. No insurance. No problem. We also accept Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise, Medicare, Raphael Advantage/Wishard Advantage Private Insurance, and all major credit cards.

Fountain Square Dental Clinic 1122 Shelby St., (317) 635-3737, no sliding scale, but will work with patients. No emergencies on Wednesday or Friday. See patients Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 am - 2:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Wheeler Mission
245 N. Deleware St., Services are provided on Tuesday beginning at 6pm and may expand to Thursdays. Dentures are not available. For information, call (317) 687-6795.

State Department of Health
Indiana Family Helpline 1-800-433-0746
Indiana Donated Dental Services
(317) 631-6022
Indiana Dental Association
1-800-562-5646

Connecticut Energy Assistance Programs

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Connecticut Energy Assistance ProgramThe State helps families pay for their heating and energy bills using Federal LIHEAP funding. Eligible applicants include those who receive cash from the State, food stamps or state administered general assistance, or whose annual household income is at or below 150% the federal poverty guideline.

Contact Information: For further information, please call the state 2-1-1 Infoline, your local Community Action Agency, or the Department of Social Services' winter heating assistance line at 1-800-842-1132.
http://www.ct.gov/staywarm

Operation Fuel and Private Fuel BanksOperation Fuel is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides emergency energy assistance to elderly, disabled, and low-income working poor families who are facing financial crisis and are not eligible for, or have exhausted their, government benefits. Operation Fuel works closely with local fuel banks to provide this voluntary assistance.

Contact Information: http://www.infoline.org/InformationLibrary/Documents/Operation%20Fuel%20fj.asp. For a list of fuel banks in Connecticut, please click here.

Utility Arrearage Forgiveness ProgramsMany Connecticut utility companies have programs designed to help customers pay back portions of their overdue bills.

Contact Information: To apply, contact your local utility company.
http://www.larcc.org/pamphlets/utility_energy/how_to_keep_year_round_service.htm

Winter Protection ProgramThis program is designed to prevent utility shutoff for "hardship cases" during November 1st and April 15th.

Contact Information: To apply, contact your local utility company.
http://www.larcc.org/pamphlets/utility_energy/how_to_keep_year_round_service.htm

Connecticut Light & Power Matching Payments ProgramCL&P's program provides year round electric service and possible forgiveness of back balances to low-income electric heating customers.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-286-2828 or 860-947-2828.
http://www.clp.com/clpcommon/pdfs/companyinfo/publications/nov06.pdf

Connecticut Light & Power NUSTARTNUSTART is CL&P's program designed to give a fresh start to low-income customers whose income is below 200% of the federal poverty level and have a past-due balance of $100 or more on a CL&P bill.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-286-2828 or 860-947-2828.
http://www.cl-p.com/online/residential/financial/nustart.asp

Yankee Gas Low Income AssistanceIf you are having difficulties paying your natural gas bills, Yankee Gas can assist you with special payment arrangements tailored to your individual needs. Or, you may qualify for the Yankee Gas Winter Protection Plan, which will protect you from having your gas service turned off for nonpayment, typically between November 1 and mid-April each year.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-438-2278.
http://www.yankeegas.com/HomeCustomer/winterplan.asp

The Soldiers', Sailors', and Marines' Fund AssistanceThis program provides limited assistance to veterans who are residents of Connecticut.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-491-4941.
http://www.ct.gov/ssmf/site/default.asp

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Energy Efficiency

Weatherization Assistance ProgramIf you apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, you also apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program. This program helps pay for the weatherization of homes.

Contact Information: http://www.ct.gov/dss/lib/dss/pdfs/energybrochure.pdf

Energy Conservation Loan ProgramThe Connecticut Housing Investment offers loans to families for energy conservation improvements.

Contact Information: Call 1-800-992-3665
http://www.chif.org/owner_borrowers/index.shtml

UI Helps ProgramIf you are a low income or hardship residential customer of the United Illuminating Company, the UI Helps Program can provide free energy-saving products for your home. All income-eligible customers can have energy-efficient compact fluorescent lighting installed in their homes, and you may qualify for other services if you are electric heat and/or hot water. UI Helps also provides evaluations for possible free replacement of old, customer-owned refrigerators and window room air conditioners (wall sleeve units not eligible) with ENERGY STAR® qualified models.

Contact Information: Call the UI Helps Program Hotline at (203) 499-2648.
http://www.uinet.com/uinet/connect/UINet/Top+Navigator/Your+Home/UI+Products+%26+Services/Assistance+Programs/

Operation FuelThis non-profit program that provides oil heat to low income and working class families in need.

Contact Information: http://www.operationfuel.org/

CNG Insulation and Weatherization ProgramThis program is for CNG's qualified hardship status residential customers that use natural gas for heat.

Contact Information: http://www.cngcorp.com/products_technology_safety/facts/conservation_programs.html

Southern Connecticut Gas Limit the GapThis home weatherization and insulation program is offered to hardship-qualified SNG customers.

Contact Information: Call the Community Action Center at (203) 848-6967, ext 217

Southern Connecticut Gas Hardship Energy AuditsThis program offers home energy audits to qualified hardship customers of SNG.

Contact Information: Call the Community Action Center at (203) 848-6967, ext 217
http://www.hplct.org/Selected_Resources/pages/energy_Conservation.htm#Energy%20Audits

Riverside County, California Listing Of Agencies That Help Homelessness

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Circle of Hope Family Shelter, 420 W. Harrison St., Corona, 92880; 951-278-2215; http://www.cohfs.org/
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women, single parents with children and families. Nightly dinners. Volunteers needed. New and used clothes and money accepted.

Martha's Village & Kitchen, 83791 Date Ave., Indio, 92201; 760-347-4741; http://www.marthasvillage.org/
Emergency shelter and transitional housing for single adults and families. Meals, housing assistance, medical care, career counseling and early childhood programs. Accepts financial donations, clothing, furniture, books and appliances. Volunteers needed in many areas.

Path of Life Ministries, 3340 Durahart St., Riverside, 92507; 951-786-9048; http://www.polministries.net/
Emergency shelter for single adults and families, as well as transitional housing. Work placement assistance and life skills classes. Accepts donations of cash, furniture and new toys; volunteers needed.

Lutheran Social Services, 3772 Taft St., Riverside, 92503; 951-689-7847; http://www.lsssc.org/
Two transitional living facilities for women with children. Case management, child development programs, bus vouchers, food pantry, teen groups, parenting classes, recovery programs and referrals for mental health services. Accepts donations of money, non-perishable food, women's career clothing and household items.

Alternatives to Domestic Violence, 4351 Latham St., Suite 204, Riverside, 92502; 951-320-1370; http://www.alternativestodv.org/
Shelter and outreach for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence. Child development program, support groups and teen violence prevention program. Accepts financial donations and new gift items for the holidays, including clothes, pajamas and non-violent toys.

Operation SafeHouse, 9685 Hayes St., Riverside, 92503; 951-351-4418; http://www.operationsafehouse.org/
Emergency shelter for teens, 11 to 17 years old. Transitional housing for 18 to 21 year olds. Counseling for homeless, runaways and others. Accepts financial donations and volunteers.

Temecula/Murrieta Community Pantry, 28870 Pujol St., Temecula, 92590; 951-676-8022. Accepts non-perishable food, clothing and monetary donations.

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, 47518 Van Buren St., Indio, 92201; 760-347-3512, http://www.cvrm.org/
Emergency shelter and 12-month transitional housing for single men and women and families. Language classes, job training, counseling referrals and transportation to schools, jobs and medical appointments. Volunteers needed for various tasks. Donations accepted, including clothing, furniture, dishes, toys, tools and sporting goods. Money also accepted.

Valley Restart Center, 200 E. Menlo Ave., Hemet, 92543; 951-766-7476, http://www.valleyrestart.org/
Emergency shelter for families and a limited number of single adults. Meals, case management, education assistance, referrals. Items needed include trash bags, diapers, sheets and towels, non-perishable food, paper towels and toilet paper. Money also accepted.

Riverside Homeless Street Outreach Team; 951-826-2200.
Daily, mobile outreach to help homeless individuals and families get off the streets.

Oregon Childcare Assistance Programs For Low Income

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Childcare

Parent and Provider information

Qualifying for child care assistance- Several tools are provided to help determine if you might be eligible for childcare assistance, but they won't give you the final answer. You will still need to do follow up with the local DHS office for a final decision.
Childcare subsidies - Working families whose income is below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for financial help with childcare costs.
Co-pay estimate - Many DHS clients who get childcare help also pay part of that cost. This page will help you determine how much you might pay.
Parent's guide to childcare - A guide to help you find the right care for your children. Even if you are not a DHS client, some of the tips here may be helpful to you. Also available in other languages.
Student ChildCare Program - Student families may be eligible for financial help to pay for childcare costs.
Parents as Scholars
Parents as Scholars (PAS) helps support parents who are or will be undergraduates in beginning or continuing a two- or four-year degree program.
Provider guide - This guide is for people who want to provide childcare for DHS clients. Also available in other languages.
Childcare subsidy rates - A listing of the maximum amounts which can be provided to help pay providers who help DHS clients with childcare.
Resource & referral agencies - A listing of local childcare referral agency for each Oregon county.
Policy - Policy to help DHS staff carry out the childcare program.
Childcare market rate studies
Other child care publications

Vermont Assistance For Families Affected By Military Deployment

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Families must make many adjustments when a parent is called to active military duty. The following information can help you find the programs and services your family may need.

Child Care Financial Assistance

The Child Care Financial Assistance Program helps eligible families afford child care by paying a portion of their child care costs. It covers care provided for children up to age 13 (up to 19 if the child has special needs). To be eligible, your child must be a U.S. citizen and your family must 1) have an approved service need (or reason) for child care; 2) meet the income guidelines; and 3) live in Vermont. For more information, click here.

Child Support Services

If you have an existing child support order or need help with a support-related matter, the Office of Child Support (OCS) may be able to help. For more information, click here.

Economic Benefits

Our Economic Services Division (ESD) administers several programs that help individuals and families to meet their basic needs, including:

3SquaresVT helps you stretch your food budget and put three square meals a day on your table. The main program benefit is a monthly payment that supplements your food budget; however, taking part in 3SquaresVT may also make you eligible for free school meals for your children and help with your phone bills. Eligibility is based on household size, countable income, and expenses.

Emergency / General Assistance helps you meet your basic needs in an emergency. Individuals and families with low incomes are eligible.
Essential Person Program helps cover the cost of having someone live with you and provide essential care—so you can stay in your home. People who are blind, have a disability, or are age 65 and older AND meet the income guidelines are eligible.
Fuel Assistance helps pay part of your home heating bills. Eligibility is based on household income and resources.
Green Mountain Care provides uninsured Vermonters with access to quality, comprehensive health care coverage at a reasonable cost. Programs include Dr. Dynasaur, Medicaid, Vermont Health Access Plan (VHAP), and Catamount Health. Prescription Assistance is also available for uninsured Vermonters and those with insurance such as Medicare.

Phone Assistance offers two programs to help make telephone service more affordable for households with low income: 1) Lifeline Telephone Service Credit helps with the ongoing cost of maintaining phone service by providing a discount of at least $13.00 off your monthly phone bill; and 2) Link-Up Vermont helps with the initial cost of getting phone service connected by providing a discount of up to $30.

Reach Up - helps families with children to become self-sufficient by providing cash assistance for basic needs and services that support work. Eligibility is based on income, resources, living expenses, number of family members in the household, and other factors.

New Hampshire Transportation Assistance For Seniors And Disabled Adults

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Individuals who need help finding transportation services may find help through the following resources:

Medicaid Medical Transportation Program – Assists individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Healthy Kids Gold have access to necessary medical services. Medicaid Client Services -Transportation Unit, (603) 271-3770 or (800) 852-3345, extension 3770 (in state only).
ServiceLink – Call ServiceLink at (866) 634-9412 for information about how to locate transportation providers. ServiceLink also has information about locally supported transportation resources that may be offered by the faith community or volunteer programs.
BEAS Transportation Services – The Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services funds transportation programs for seniors and disabled adults in some areas of the State. Call ServiceLink toll-free at (866) 634-9412 to locate these programs.
NH Rideshare – NH Rideshare is a free commuter matching service provided by the NH Department of Transportation and dedicated to finding an alternative way for commuters to travel to and from work. Contact NH Rideshare at (800) 462-8707.
NH Department of Transportation – Public transportation information and providers.
NH Transit Association – The New Hampshire Transit Association's mission is to provide information, education and support to New Hampshire transportation providers and to improve mobility for New Hampshire citizens.

New York Medicaid Buy-In Program For Working People With Disabilities

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What is the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities?
- The Medicaid Buy-In program offers Medicaid coverage to people with disabilities who are working, and earning more than the allowable limits for regular Medicaid, the opportunity to retain their health care coverage through Medicaid. This program allows working people with disabilities to earn more income without the risk of losing vital health care coverage.

Who is eligible?
- To qualify for the Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities you must:
  - Be a resident of New York State;
  - Be at least 16 years of age (coverage up to 65 years of age);
  - Have a disability as defined by the Social Security Administration;
  - Be engaged in paid work (includes part-time and full-time work);
  - Have a gross income that may be as high as $55,188 for an individual and $73,884 for a couple; and
  - Have non-exempt resources that do not exceed the Medicaid resource level of $13,800 for an individual and $20,100 for a couple.

Who will determine if I have a disability?
- The Disability Review Team at the local Social Security Administration (SSA) office determines disability for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. A determination of disability by SSA will be accepted as proof of disability for the Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities. If you have not been certified disabled through SSA, you will need to have a disability review done by New York State Disability Review Team. Your local social services district worker (county social services worker) is available to advise you of the process.

What if I already work, meet the Social Security Administration's definition of being disabled, and receive Medicaid coverage with a monthly spenddown?
- If you are already working and receive Medicaid coverage with a monthly spenddown and meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disabled, you still have the option of participating in the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities.

Will I have to pay a premium for coverage?
- It depends on how much income you have. There may be a modest premium based on your income. This determination will be made when you apply for the program. At the present time, there is a moratorium on premiums.

What are Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICs)?
- Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICs) work under a project called Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) that is sponsored by the Social Security Administration. CWICs are individuals who help people with disabilities make the most of programs that are offered. CWICs know about programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid and Medicare. They can help you make choices about employment options that are best for you. To find a CWIC in your area:
  - Call your local Social Security Administration office or
  - Call the Statewide Technical Assistance Line toll-free at (888) 224-3272 TDD (716) 847-1322 or
  - Visit the SSA website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/oesp/providers.nsf/bystate

What if I already have health insurance through my employer?
- If you have health insurance coverage through your employer, you should keep the insurance and talk with your local social services district worker. Medicaid may cover the cost of the premium for that insurance coverage. If you have family coverage through your employer you may wish to keep that coverage as the Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities does not offer family coverage.

If I enroll in the Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities, will my family also be covered?
- Single people and married couples, if both individuals are working and disabled, are covered under this program. Spouses without a disability and children may be covered through other comprehensive State insurance programs such as Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus, and/or the Healthy New York Program.

Will I be given the option to choose Managed Care?
- Participants in the Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities will be given the option to choose managed care if their income is below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Where can I apply for the Medicaid Buy-In Program for Working People with Disabilities?
- Applications must be completed and submitted to your Local Department of Social Services office.

If I am getting SSI checks along with Medicaid coverage and I begin working and earning enough money to stop the SSI checks, will I also lose my Medicaid coverage?
- Currently, if you receive SSI payments and begin earning enough money to stop SSI cash payments, you may still be able to keep Medicaid coverage under a federal work incentive program known as 1619(b). A working person with a disability in New York State in 2009 may have up to $43,421 in income before losing Medicaid coverage.
  
  Under 1619(b), if your gross earnings are higher than $43,421 you may qualify for a higher threshold. An Individual Threshold can be calculated for you by the Social Security Administration office if you have:
  - Impairment-related work expenses
  - Blind work expenses
  - A Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
  - Publicly funded attendant or personal care; or
  - Medical expenses above the State per capita amount
  If you lose eligibility for Medicaid under 1619(b), you should contact your Local Department of Social Services office immediately to see if you qualify for the Medicaid Buy-in program for Working People with Disabilities.

Who can tell me if I am eligible?
- Your Local Department of Social Services will review your application and tell you if you are eligible for the program. Please make sure you bring the information required to complete the application.

Other Helpful Resources

Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities Toolkit

Medicaid Buy-In program for Working People with Disabilities Toolkit! (PDF, 125KB, 21pg.)

For information regarding this and other Medicaid programs

Call the Medicaid Help line at 1-800-541-2831 or TDD 1-800-662-1220
Contact your Local Department of Social Services Office

For more information about the Social Security Administration's (SSA) work incentives programs, such as 1619(a) and 1619(b).

Call toll free 1-800-772-1213
Contact your local Social Security office
Visit the SSA web site at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/eng/guide-employment-supports.htm#13 and http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/eng/guide-employment-supports.htm#19.

To locate a Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC) near you or to find out more information about how work will affect your benefits:

Call the Statewide Technical Assistance Line toll-free (888) 224-3272 or TDD (716) 847-1322
Visit the SSA website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/oesp/providers.nsf/bystate
Call an Independent Living Center in your area (LINK to ILC directory:
http://www.nysilc.org/directory.htm)

Oregon Food Stamp Application Information

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You can apply for food benefits by downloading an application and instructions below. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these PDF files. You can download the free software at http://get.adobe.com/reader/

You can have a volunteer help you fill out your application if you are:

60 or older and
Live in Marion, Polk or Tillamook Counties

Click here for more information.

For questions about how or where to apply for food stamps Contact Oregon SafeNet, 1-800-723-3638

These application forms should be printed and filled out by hand and then sent to your local DHS self-sufficiency office.

English (PDF, 169 KB)
Spanish (PDF, 1.46 MB)
Russian (PDF, 335 KB)
Vietnamese (PDF, 270 KB)

Also available are fillable application forms (See the instructions for using fillable forms below.)

English (PDF fillable, 1.2 MB)
Spanish (PDF fillable, 854 KB)
There are no fillable versions of the Russian or Vietnamese applications at this time.

If you are having difficulty opening the application forms, please use this link to
report the problem.

Instructions for filling out fillable forms

To view, complete and print fillable forms you will need the Acrobat 5.0 Reader (or later) software installed on your computer. The newest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free at http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Fillable forms are provided in English and Spanish. Fillable forms allow you to enter your data on-screen instead of completing forms by hand. It does not transfer the information on-line and it does not allow you to save your completed, or partially completed, forms to a disk or on your computer. However, you can save a blank form on to your computer and electronically fill it out, save it and print it.

To save a blank application form to your computer right-click on the link and select "Save Target As" (Internet Explorer) or "Save Link As" (Firefox) and save the document on your computer.

NOTE: These PDF files are very large. If you cannot download them to your computer, contact your local Self-sufficiency office and ask them to mail you an application form.

Where do I send the application? Whom should I contact if I have questions?

Families and single adults without a disability contact your local DHS self-sufficiency office.
Seniors and people with disabilities contact a Seniors & People with Disabilities or Area Agencies on Aging office.
For more information on how and where to apply for food stamps, you can call Oregon SafeNet, 1-800-723-3638.

What can I buy with food benefits?

You can find an explanation of the types of food items you can buy with your EBT card on the USDA Food and Nutrition Services Web site.

How can I make the most of my food benefits?

For information about making good use of your food money see the USDA Making the Most of Your Food Benefits brochure.

Also see: Food Benefits Nutrition Education

How can I find out the balance on my Oregon Trail card?

There are two ways to find out how much money is in your food benefit or cash account.

You can look at your last store or ATM receipt (also see How to Use Your Oregon Trail Card pages 14 and 15)
You can call customer service at 1-888-997-4447

Oregon Children’s Health Coverage Programs

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Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in Oregon. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in Oregon or check out the state websites below.

Medicaid information in Oregon:

CHIP information in Oregon:

Getting Dental Care

Your child needs to have Medicaid or CHIP coverage in order to qualify for dental benefits. Once your child has coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, they can get dental care. Find information about dental care in Oregon here:

California Children’s Health Coverage Programs

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Medicaid and CHIP provide no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in California. Even if your children have been turned down in the past or you don’t know if they qualify, you may be able to get health coverage for them now.

Medicaid and CHIP provide health coverage for children so that they can get routine check-ups, immunizations and dental care to keep them healthy. They can also get doctor visits, prescription medications and hospital care when they’re sick, and much more.

How to Get Started

Call 1-877 KIDS NOW (1-877-543-7669) to talk to someone in California or check out the state websites below.

Medicaid information in California:

CHIP information in California:

Getting Dental Care

Illinois Cash, Food Stamps And Medical Assistance Information

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There are several ways to apply for Cash, SNAP (formerly Food Stamps), and Medical Assistance.

Apply Online

Use the Illinois Web Benefits Online Application System to apply for SNAP, Cash or Medical Assistance. Follow the instructions on the first page of the application process. If you choose this option, DO NOT complete a paper application.

Apply Using a Paper Application

Download the application

Request for Cash Assistance, Medical Assistance, and SNAP (pdf)

Cuando Solicita Beneficios (pdf) Solicitud Para Asistencia Economica - Asistencia Medica - Estampillas de Comida (pdf)

Follow the directions on the form. Type in as much information as you can. If you can't answer all the questions, that's OK. You must include your name and address. You may print out the application and write on it if you prefer. You must sign the form.

Once you've completed the application, carry, mail or fax it to your local Family Community Resource Center. Use the DHS Office Locator to locate your local office.

Apply At Your Local Family Community Resource Center

Applications are taken at DHS local offices. Use the DHS Office Locator to locate the Family Community Resource Center in your county to apply for benefits.

What happens next?

The application process begins the day your DHS office receives your signed application. You will be asked to come to the office for an interview or participate by phone if you are unable to come to the office.
You will be asked for various types of documents such as:

proof of your identity
proof of your residence
proof of Social Security numbers for all people on your application.
other types of documents depending on your circumstances.

The DHS caseworker will tell you what you need to bring.

Contact Information

DHS, USDA, and HHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.
Please call our toll-free line at 1-800-843-6154 (Voice), 1-800-447-6404 (TTY), if you have questions or need help with the application.

Department of Human Services
EEO/AA Office
401 S. Clinton Street, 7th floor
Chicago, IL 60607

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Director, Office of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington D.C. 20250-9410
(800) 795-3272 (Voice) and (202)720-6382 (TTY)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Director, Office for Civil Rights,
Room 506-F
HHS Building
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
(202) 619-0403 (Voice)
(202) 619-3257 (TTY)

Montana Healthy Montana Kids Free Or Low Cost Health Coverage

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HMK is a free or low-cost health coverage plan. The plan provides health coverage to eligible Montana children and teenagers up to age 19. A child can qualify for HMK based on family size and income (see chart below). There are no pre-existing condition limitations.

Some parents share in the cost of their children's health care by paying a small co-payment when care is received. However, total co-payments for a benefit year will not exceed $215 per family.

Applications for HMK are available online, by mail by calling 1-877-KidsNow (877)-543-7669, and in all Montana communities. Locations include county Offices of Public Assistance, health departments, health care facilities, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, Indian Health Services, and many more community locations.

Eligibility Requirements

Children up to age 19
Montana residents
US citizens or qualified aliens
Household meets income guidelines for household size (see below)

2010 HMK Income Chart *Annual Adjusted Gross Income (before taxes)* Effective April 1, 2011
Household Size (Children and Adults)	Household Income
Family of 2	$36,775
Family of 3	$46,325
Family of 4	$55,875
Family of 5	$65,425
Family of 6	$74,975
Family of 7	$84,525
Family of 8	$94,075
Some employment-related and child care deductions apply.

The HMK Income chart is based on Federal guidelines that are adjusted every year. The HMK Income Chart is an accurate eligibility guide effective April 1, 2011.

Children may be eligible for HMK even if income is higher than listed, depending on the number of household members working and dependent care paid.

Covered Services

Office and clinic visits
Emergency services
Hospital services
Sports or employment physicals
Anesthesia services
Surgical services
Well-child checkups
Ambulance

Prescription drugs
Laboratory and X-ray services
Mental health services
Substance abuse services
Dental services
Vision exams and eyeglasses
Hearing exams/hearing aids
... and more

There are no pre-existing condition limitations.

For more information on HMK and other health care programs, call the HMK Family Health Line at 1-877-KidsNow (877)-543-7669

Montana Best Beginnings Childcare Scholarships

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The Early Childhood Services Bureau offers “Best Beginnings” childcare scholarships to qualified low-income families whose child attends a licensed childcare center, registered group or family childcare home, or legally unregistered childcare provider. Each family participates in the cost of that care by making a co-payment based on a sliding fee scale.

Scholarships are available to working families whose income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and families who get cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Childcare Scholarship Program

Contact your local Childcare Resource and Referral Agency for further information and to apply.
The program helps to pay for care when parents are not available to care for their children:

During working hours;
During school or training hours, if meeting work requirements;
If they are a teen parent attending high school; or
If they are a parent receiving TANF who is participating in family investment agreement activities.

Childcare scholarships are available if the applicant is a working caretaker relative with children receiving TANF child-only grants.

Best Beginnings Scholarship Packet Application Packet
Best Beginnings Scholarship Brochure
Childcare Policy Manual
Eligibility Criteri For Montana’s Best Beginnings Childcare Scholarships
Legally Certified Provider (formally known as LUP/LUI)
Market Rates For State of Montana
Montana Childcare Sliding Fee Scale

Resources For Low Income, Disabled, And The Elderly

New York City Listing Of Free And Low-Cost Dental And Eye Care

Dental Care

Eye Care

Ramsey County, Minnesota Low Income Financial Services Programs

Cash and Food Programs

Health Care Programs

Emergency Programs

Cincinnati, Ohio 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income Families

Spokane, Washington 2011 Christmas Help For Low Income

Unemployment Blues

Colorado Child Care Assistance

How To Apply For Low-Income Child Care Assistance

Submitting Employment Information

Choosing A Child Care Provider

Notifying The County of Changes

Completing Your Low-Income Redetermination

Paying Your Parental Fees

Moving From One County To Another

How To Receive Colorado Works Child Care Assistance

How To Receive Child Welfare Child Care Assistance

Montana Listing Of Public Assistance Programs

Child Care Assistance

Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)

Energy Assistance

Medicaid

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

WIC

Wisconsin Free or Reduced-Fee Dental Services

Clinics offering free or reduced-fee dental care

Adams County, Colorado Listing Of Resources For Low Income

Washington Prescription Assistance Programs

Oklahoma Listing Of Online Services

Information On Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)

What Is Part A (Hospital Insurance)?

How Much Does Part A Cost?

How Do I Get Part A?

What Does Part A Cover?

Indiana Dental Resources For Low Income

Connecticut Energy Assistance Programs

Riverside County, California Listing Of Agencies That Help Homelessness

Oregon Childcare Assistance Programs For Low Income

Vermont Assistance For Families Affected By Military Deployment

New Hampshire Transportation Assistance For Seniors And Disabled Adults

New York Medicaid Buy-In Program For Working People With Disabilities

Other Helpful Resources

Oregon Food Stamp Application Information

Oregon Children’s Health Coverage Programs

How to Get Started

Getting Dental Care

California Children’s Health Coverage Programs

How to Get Started

Getting Dental Care

Illinois Cash, Food Stamps And Medical Assistance Information

Apply Online

Apply Using a Paper Application

Apply At Your Local Family Community Resource Center

What happens next?

Contact Information

Montana Healthy Montana Kids Free Or Low Cost Health Coverage

Eligibility Requirements

2010 HMK Income Chart

Annual Adjusted Gross Income (before taxes)

Covered Services

There are no pre-existing condition limitations.

Montana Best Beginnings Childcare Scholarships