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

Free prescription discount card which can save an average of 20% on medications not covered by insurance at participating pharmacies.

Pre-printed cards can be picked up at public library locations or city offices or any pharmacy.

Card website: www.caremark.com/naco

Provides temporary emergency financial assistance to families and individuals for shelter, utilities, rent, prescription medications, necessary medical transportation and burial/cremation expenses.

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Rent Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation

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 and utility payments, medical/dental assistance, prescription medications, burial assistance, 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 Burial Benefits
Medical Expense Assistance
Home Purchase/Mortgage Refinance Loans
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance

Provides eligible Jasper County residents with emergency financial assistance. A completed application and certain backup documents are required to determine eligibility. Will help one time with rent, utilities, medications, and burial costs.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation 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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Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Provides limited financial aid with non-narcotic prescription medications.

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 and food may be available. Can also assists with applications for benefits made available by federal, state or local laws.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Veteran Compensation and Pension Benefits
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Veteran Burial Benefits
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Website helps individuals, doctors, social workers, etc. obtain medications for their patients who do not have access to prescription insurance or government-funded programs.

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Prescription Medication Services
Provides sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment as well as Hepatitis A, B and C testing. Can also prescribe medications for those living with HIV.

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Hepatitis Testing
Prescription Medication Services
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Offers Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to help prevent the transmission of HIV.
Limited funding, when available, for crisis situations including rent and medication assistance.

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Prescription Medication Services
Rent Payment Assistance

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Boone County. May help with the following financial needs when funding is available:

Rental Assistance may be available to those in need. Will not help with deposits.

Utility Assistance: November 1-April 30, anyone seeking help for utilities must go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP.

Cremation Expense Assistance may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

Medical Expense Assistance may be available for medical/prescription supplies and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

Serves as the Satellite Office for DHS Forms & Fax for Boone residents. DHS has been relocated to Story County at 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Provides assistance on a temporary basis for a limited time for basic needs that may include rent/lot rent, utilities, medical, funeral and/or transportation expense.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
City Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
County Government Departments/Offices
National non-profit organization that maintains a website of free information on programs that help people who can't afford medications and healthcare costs. Maintains updated data on over 9,000 assistance programs, 15,000 free/low-cost/sliding scale clinics, and nearly 1,500 drug discount coupons. Publishes information about resources for specific diseases. All information is accessible online, at no charge and without registration.

Offers pharmacy services for those in need who have a current prescription. Over-the-counter medications are also offered as well as a drop box for medication disposal.

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Prescription Medication Services
Medication Disposal
General Assistance is a county-funded program that can help with emergency financial needs including:

Current rent
Current utility monthly usage including water, electric, or gas
Non-psych prescriptions of up to $100 in a one-month period
Burial/cremation assistance

Does not assist with deposits of any kind. Eligibility is based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. All funding approved through General Assistance will be paid directly to the vendor or landlord.

General Assistance is located within the Auditor's Office on the main floor of the Poweshiek County Courthouse.

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Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
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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Rent Payment Assistance
County Government Departments/Offices
Prescription Medication Services
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment 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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County Government Departments/Offices
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Licensed, nationwide mail-order pharmacy to provide access to affordable medications for people in need. Provides access to affordable medications regardless of insurance status (insured or uninsured). Prices include regular shipping and do not have any additional fees.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Pharmacies
Prescription Medication Services
Free prescription discount drug card may be used any time prescriptions are not covered by insurance for savings of up to 20% at a participating pharmacy.

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Prescription Medication Services
County Government Departments/Offices
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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County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Food Vouchers
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Utility Service Payment 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
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
County Government Departments/Offices
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Offers rental and utility assistance up to $100 each. May also be able to help with prescription medications.

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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Prescription Medication Services
Provides limited financial support as a last resort to those who are struggling in Marshall County for rent or utilities. Repayment is required. Please call or email to set up an appointment for more information regarding eligibility and the application process. Appointments are required. This program is administered by Veterans Affairs staff in Marshall County.

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