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Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

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Prescription Medication Services
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).

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 for Veterans and their dependents. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.


Provides rides to medical appointments to the VA Hospital in either Knoxville or Des Moines. Call at least 5 days ahead with the date of appointment and the time and location.

***Please note our transportation is not handicap accessible***

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Medical Expense Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Rent Payment Assistance
Retirement Benefits
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Offers discounted lab services to individuals with lab orders from their primary care physician. Program helps individuals who are uninsured, under-insured, have high deductibles, or poor laboratory coverage save money on their labs.
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.

Adult wellness clinic offers full lipid profile (Cholesterol) with glucose, tuberculosis clinic, adult immunization clinic, immunization clinic.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Communicable Disease Control
General Immunization
Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests
Connects youth and families with resources and support. Navigators have the ability to "fill gaps", either through helping agencies partner around a common goal, or through flexible funding for needs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and more.

Community Response is designed to reduce unnecessary involvement of child welfare and juvenile justice while increasing the informal and community supports for youth and families. By utilizing Central Navigation, the goal is to coordinate existing resources and match participants with a resource to either solve an immediate need or develop a longer-term coaching relationship.

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Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Work Clothing
Case/Care Management
Economic Self Sufficiency Programs
Medical Expense Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Search engine designed to help patients, caregivers, and health care providers learn more about the financial assistance resources available through the various pharmaceutical industry programs.

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Prescription Medication Services
Medical Expense Assistance
Limited emergency financial assistance available on a case-by-case basis for needs such as medical, prescription, rent, and utilities. Provides referrals to other agencies when unable to assist.

Food pantry.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

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Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance
The Department of Human Services provides premium payment for continuing health insurance coverage for people living with AIDS or HIV-related illnesses who can no longer pay their insurance premiums.

Community benefit program that assists patients with obtaining medications who are uninsured, underinsured and with financial needs. The MAP program also works with patients and physicians to find generic alternatives to costly brand name medications.

The program provides MAP patients with a one-time prescription to ensure they do not go without critical medication while external assistance program medications are being mailed to them. The medications are provided through the Methodist Fremont Health Pharmacy at no cost or at a reduced price for patients.

Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran's aid. Can also assist with some emergency funding when available.

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Veteran Burial Benefits
Food Vouchers
Transportation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
General Relief
Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance

Staff help individuals determine their eligibility and assist their applications for the programs that the pharmaceutical companies have for the uninsured/under-insured. Also offers additional assistance with immediate medication costs/co-pays, depending on the situation.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
On-Site Pharmacy for SCHC patients. Can assist patients without insurance with applying for various medication assistance programs. Curbside pick-up available.

Free prescription home delivery for patients that live in Sioux City, South Sioux City, North Sioux City, Dakota City, Dakota Dunes, and Sergeant Bluff.

Text notifications when your prescription is ready for pick-up.

Refills through the RefillPro app.
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.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

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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Furniture
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Property Tax Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
General Appliance Provision
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Travelers Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Transportation Expense 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).

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.

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, burial expense, prescription medication co-pays, non-emergency medical transportation, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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

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, burial expense, prescription medication co-pays, non-emergency medical transportation, and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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

NORD's mission is to improve the healthand well-being of people with rare diseases by driving advances in care,research, and policy.

Patient Assistance Program: Providepatient assistance programs to help individuals living with rare diseases. NORD's website provides a listing of all oftheir Patient Assistance Programs, and it is kept current.

NORD's Information and Resource Servicesteam is always available to help and can be reached by phone at (800) 469-0283or email at [email protected].

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Disease/Disability Information
Prescription Medication Services
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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Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

Information concerning Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and other blood related cancers for professionals and the general public. Patient services, science and research and advocacy information. Free education, literature, and video and audio tapes.

Transportation assistance program and co-pay assistance program.

Telephone support group and traditional support groups are available for patients and families of any age who have leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, or myeloma. Call for support group times and location.

Peer Support for newly diagnosed patients who wish to talk to a person going though the same situation (trained volunteers).

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Disease/Disability Information
Medical Expense Assistance
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

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).