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Locates and pays for medical services to children with major medical problems. Child must be medically and financially eligible. Diagnostic services can be considered.
Services includes payment for medical care, hospitalization, specific equipment, and other services. Potential Disabled Children's Program services include transportation, lodging, and respite care.
Locates and pays for medical services to children with major medical problems. Child must be medically and financially eligible. Diagnostic services can be considered.
Services includes payment for medical care, hospitalization, specific equipment, and other services. Potential Disabled Children's Program services include transportation, lodging, and respite care.
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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).
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).
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Provides Vouchers for prescriptions to those in need. Vouchers can only be used for prescription medications. The House of Compassion has agreements with HyVee Grocery Pharmacy, HyVee Drugstore, NuCara Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy.
Provides Vouchers for prescriptions to those in need. Vouchers can only be used for prescription medications. The House of Compassion has agreements with HyVee Grocery Pharmacy, HyVee Drugstore, NuCara Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy.
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Free clinic that provides primary care, specialty care, diagnostic tests and labs, prescription medications, therapies, surgeries, dental services, and patient education.
Free clinic that provides primary care, specialty care, diagnostic tests and labs, prescription medications, therapies, surgeries, dental services, and patient education.
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Provides the following services
- Case coordination.
- Advocacy.
- Transportation resources.
- Financial resources.
- Medication assistance.
- Special care.
- Education outreach.
- Seizure response training.
Provides the following services
- Case coordination.
- Advocacy.
- Transportation resources.
- Financial resources.
- Medication assistance.
- Special care.
- Education outreach.
- Seizure response training.
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Provides General Assistance and offers a township medical card that provides temporary assistance in paying for medication and doctor visits.
Provides General Assistance and offers a township medical card that provides temporary assistance in paying for medication and doctor visits.
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**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.
**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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General Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries. Applicants must be in the process of applying for Social Security or have lost a job and searching for employment. Assistance includes help with rent, utilities, basic medical/dental expense, food, and bus tickets.
Emergency Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries who are facing a life-threatening situation and are awaiting other forms of assistance.
General Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries. Applicants must be in the process of applying for Social Security or have lost a job and searching for employment. Assistance includes help with rent, utilities, basic medical/dental expense, food, and bus tickets.
Emergency Assistance to qualified applicants who live within the Township boundaries who are facing a life-threatening situation and are awaiting other forms of assistance.
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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 utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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 utility payments, burial expenses, dental/medical bill expenses, medically necessary prescriptions, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.
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Provides financial assistance for those experiencing financial hardship from a layoff, mental health issues, or strain from medical bills. Various assistance includes, rent, utilities, gas vouchers and prescriptions.
Provides financial assistance for those experiencing financial hardship from a layoff, mental health issues, or strain from medical bills. Various assistance includes, rent, utilities, gas vouchers and prescriptions.
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**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.
**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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Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.
Provides emergency assistance for utilities, housing, and gas vouchers. Consideration may be given to other emergencies to determine if it is a necessity. Does not assist with housing/utility deposits.
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Offers emergency prescription assistance and co-pay assistance, when grant money is available, to people age 55 years and older, with proper identification.
Offers emergency prescription assistance and co-pay assistance, when grant money is available, to people age 55 years and older, with proper identification.
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General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.
**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.
CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.
MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.
MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.
PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.
TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.
General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.
**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.
CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.
MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.
MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.
PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.
TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.
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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).
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).
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Health care services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and health services to American Indians and others eligible for Indian Health Services.
Includes the following types of services:
- Adolescent Health Care
- Certified Diabetes Education
- Elder Care
- Family Planning
- Lead Screening
- Lab Services
- Newborn and Well Child Clinics
- Outpatient Medical
- Transportation
- Public Health Nursing
- Mental Health
- Social Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Youth Services
- Dental Care
- Pharmacy
Health care services including medical, dental, behavioral health, and health services to American Indians and others eligible for Indian Health Services.
Includes the following types of services:
- Adolescent Health Care
- Certified Diabetes Education
- Elder Care
- Family Planning
- Lead Screening
- Lab Services
- Newborn and Well Child Clinics
- Outpatient Medical
- Transportation
- Public Health Nursing
- Mental Health
- Social Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Youth Services
- Dental Care
- Pharmacy
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Assist individuals in obtaining a one month supply of prescription medication up to $50.00. May receive help every 6 months from Siouxland Community Health Pharmacy.
Assist individuals in obtaining a one month supply of prescription medication up to $50.00. May receive help every 6 months from Siouxland Community Health Pharmacy.
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