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Advises and aids veterans and their dependents in applying for federal benefits through compensation or pension claims. Emergency financial assistance for basic necessities such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Veteran Burial Benefits
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Medical Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Affordable, comprehensive primary health care especially for those with limited resources. Includes general physical exams and immunizations.

Services are provided regardless of ability to pay through a sliding fee discount program. Fees are calculated based on household size and documented annual income. All patients are eligible to apply for the sliding fee discount, even those with insurance.

Dental Clinic offers preventative dental services including: X-rays, exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions.

Pharmacy services offered to patients. Those eligible for the sliding fee program receive their medications at 30 to 50% below the retail market. Kohl's, Walgreens, Genoa, and Walmart fill all medications. Mobile Medical Clinic services, in which a van visits different locations to see patients.

HIV/STD testing provides confidential HIV/AIDS testing and counseling.

Transportation program provides a limited number of cab vouchers.

Mental health services are provided in-house through a partnership with Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, as well as being referred out to collaborating behavioral health agencies.

Prenatal care for women.

Radiology has certified x-ray technicians to provide limited x-ray services.

Medication assistance programs help uninsured and underinsured patients apply to various pharmaceutical companies. Staff complete applications for patients to obtain their medication at an affordable cost.

Translation services offered to non-English speaking patients. Languages include Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Kurdish, Burmese, Karen, and Thai.

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HIV Testing
General Physical Examinations
General Immunization
Dental Care
Community Clinics
Prenatal Care
Prescription Medication Services
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Flu Vaccines
Mobile Health Care
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation is a Community Action Agency. Family Service Specialists work with individuals and families facing difficult and crisis situations. They are able to provide assistance in connecting to needed community programs and services. In addition, base on funding and donations, the office can support a crisis fund which allows them to provide assistance with rent, medical and prescription expenses, gas money, utilities, and other basic necessities when the household is facing an emergency situation. The agency actively seeks funds for the crisis program and all funds donated to a county stay in that county and are used to support the residents of that county.

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Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Gas Money
Prescription Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Relief
Community Action Agencies
Specialized Information and Referral

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

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Food Vouchers
Child Care Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

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Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance in meeting emergency needs for rent, utilities, food, clothing, medical, prescription, fuel, car repair, appliances, minor furnace repair, etc.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Furnaces
Temporary Financial Assistance
Appliance Repair
Clothing Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Medical Expense Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, interest on mortgage, utilities-gas, electric, water; food vouchers for clients who are unable to work. Cannot be on Subsidized Housing, a student, receive Social Security, or a Veteran.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides services to individuals with mental health issues. Services include case management, counseling, prescription administration and representative payee services.

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General Counseling Services
Representative Payee Services
Prescription Medication Services
Psychiatric Case Management
Assists legally resident, indigent, honorably discharged veterans, their wives, widows, and dependent children. Administer emergency general relief for veterans in need.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

People requiring services are asked to call and inquire about the status of the services required. The Health Insurance Premium Payment Program provides a program that helps people get insurance or keep insurance they already have by paying for the premiums.

When funding allows, may be able to help with limited financial assistance for basic needs such as childcare payments, rent, rent deposits, utilities, food, hygiene products, car repairs, transportation, prescription costs, etc., through the Community Services Block Grant. Eligibility requirements will apply, and ongoing case management will be required. Contact your local County Outreach Office for more information.

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Food Vouchers
Child Care Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs
Transportation Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Financial assistance to qualifying persons residing in the township for rent, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation expense.

General Assistance is available to those who qualify. Emergency assistance is available one time only.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
General Relief
Pays for the cost of a forensic medical examination for victims of sexual assault and follow up visits for the screening and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. The victim is not responsible for emergency room visit, doctor's fees, labs or medications associated with the sexual assault. Requires itemized statement, diagnosis code, patient name and date of birth.
Childbirth education grants to low-income and teen families in the Omaha metro area. The current grant value is $150 to be used for enrollment in a childbirth education course of any professionally trained childbirth educator serving the Omaha metro area.

Provides emergency financial assistance for utilities, rent, medication bills, and other needs to keep families in their homes.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides medical and cash assistance for customers who are 65 years of age or older, blind, or disabled. Also includes the QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) program which provides payment of Medicare premiums and some Medicare co-payments.

The online application is called "Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE)." When applying, the state will determine the applicant's eligibility for this AABD, as well as SNAP and medical assistance (Medicaid).

Support group for those with Cystic Fibrosis and family members or friends.

Provides college scholarships to people with Cystic Fibrosis.

Provides funds to people battling Cystic Fibrosis in Nebraska who have high medical costs due to treatments, doctor and hospital bills, and transplants.

Raises public awareness through public education, advocacy, and getting others involved.

Supports Cystic Fibrosis research.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Expense Assistance
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

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School Supplies
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Christmas Programs
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Funding to help families care for their children with disabilities at home include:
--Respite care
--Mileage, meals and lodging for long-distance medical trips
--Special equipment
--Home modifications

Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.

Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.

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Fans
Diapers
Medical Expense Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
Household Goods Vouchers
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Needs

Offers rent and utility assistance, life sustaining medication assistance, and limited relocation assistance.

Applicants may obtain $500 per month for maximum of three months, or $1500 within a 24 month period.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Can assist, when funding is available, eligible individuals and families with limited resources in need of help with past due or disconnected utilities, past due rent or mortgage, emergency medical and/or dental services, costs to engage in Mental Health services, costs to maintain or gain internet or phone access, transportation, vehicle repairs, swim lessons, seasonal swim passes, and costs associated with participation in extracurricular activities.

**While some costs may be covered under Federal funding sources, the Crisis Assistance program is largely funded by grants and donations. All Assistance identified above is dependent on available funding.

Categories

Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Mortgage Payment Assistance

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, utilities, food, and prescription medication costs.

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Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance