Financial Assistance

Results: 24

• Attendant Subsidies (2)
  NL-3000.0500

  Attendant Subsidies

  NL-3000.0500
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance for individuals who have physical disabilities to enable them to obtain the services of an attendant to help them in the activities of daily living.
• Child Care Expense Assistance (1)
  NL-3000.1500

  Child Care Expense Assistance

  NL-3000.1500
  
  Programs that cover all or part of the cost of child care in public and licensed private child care centers or private family child care homes, usually for low-income families or families which include children with disabilities in situations where parents are working, in school or in a training program. Also included are programs that pay the costs of in-home or out-of-home child care when the parent is receiving diagnostic tests, undergoing medical treatment, is hospitalized or needs to be out of the house for other reasons; and those that provide financial assistance to families with young children to help cover some of the costs of a parent staying home to care for their child.
• Dental Care Expense Assistance (1)
  LH-5100.1700

  Dental Care Expense Assistance

  LH-5100.1700
  
  Programs that pay the dental bills of people who are unable to obtain necessary dental care without assistance. Also included are programs that provide vouchers which enable eligible individuals to obtain dental care. Dental bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Economic Self Sufficiency Programs (1)
  PH-2360.2000

  Economic Self Sufficiency Programs

  PH-2360.2000
  
  Programs that assist low-income single parents, teen parents, displaced homemakers, public assistance recipients or other targeted individuals and families to achieve economic independence and long-term stability through an integrated group of services which may include education and job training, microenterprise development, mentoring services, life skills training, personal enrichment classes, counseling services, parenting skills development, legal assistance, housing assistance, child care and transportation assistance, information and referral and advocacy. The services may be delivered using an intensive case management model which involves assignment of a case manager, development of an individualized case plan and assessment of progress in meeting agreed upon goals and objectives.
• Electric Service Payment Assistance (11)
  BV-8900.9300-180

  Electric Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-180
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the electric service expenses of people whose electricity has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Electric service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Gas Service Payment Assistance (11)
  BV-8900.9300-250

  Gas Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-250
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the gas service expenses of people whose gas has been or is at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Gas service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Heating Fuel Payment Assistance (10)
  BV-8900.9300-300

  Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-300
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Home/Community Care Financing Programs (1)
  NL-5000.2700

  Home/Community Care Financing Programs

  NL-5000.2700
  
  Programs that support the purchase of case management and other home and community based services as a means of helping people avoid premature institutionalization. Funding is usually through state and local resources, but may also include some federal dollars. The programs typically provide case management and, unless other funding sources are available, provide funding for and link program participants to existing home and community based services, home modification programs, assistive technology equipment, assisted living facilities or other supported housing options, and/or other needed services. Individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria as specified by the program and usually must have documentation from a physician stating that they are at risk for institutionalization.
• Housing Expense Assistance (1)
  BH-3800

  Housing Expense Assistance

  BH-3800
  
  Programs that pay current housing bills or finance new living accommodations for people who are otherwise unable to provide for their housing needs. Housing expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• In Home Supportive Services Subsidies (2)
  NL-3000.3300

  In Home Supportive Services Subsidies

  NL-3000.3300
  
  A program administered by the county that provides financial assistance which enables people who are aged, blind or have a disability, are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live safely at home without assistance to obtain homemakers or chore workers to help them in their homes. To be eligible, recipients must meet income and resource guidelines which in some states are tied to Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) eligibility. People who receive SSI/SSP automatically meet the program's financial need requirement. Those whose income is higher than the limits for SSI/SSP may still be eligible, but may be required to pay for part of the services they receive. In addition to the monthly income limits, there are also limits on the amount of resources a person can own and still receive these benefits. Resources include items such as savings, investments, and certain types of property and personal possessions. Eligibility requirements vary by state as do the types of services that can be authorized.
• Medical Care Expense Assistance (3)
  LH-5100.5000

  Medical Care Expense Assistance

  LH-5100.5000
  
  Programs that pay the hospital bills, doctor bills, rehabilitation service bills, laboratory expenses or other health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary health care without assistance. Also included are programs that provide vouchers which enable eligible individuals to obtain medical care. Medical bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Mental Health Expense Assistance (1)
  RR-5050

  Mental Health Expense Assistance

  RR-5050
  
  Programs that pay the mental health care expenses of people who are unable to obtain necessary care without assistance. Mental health expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Prescription Drug Discount Cards (1)
  LH-6700.6250

  Prescription Drug Discount Cards

  LH-6700.6250
  
  Private organizations that issue cards that offer discounts on prescriptions at participating network pharmacies including chain and independent retail outlets, generally for an annual enrollment fee. Also included are programs that maintain lists of these types of programs for referral purposes.
• Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance (1)
  PL-6900.7000

  Recreational/Leisure/Arts Instruction Expense Assistance

  PL-6900.7000
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the tuition and/or other expenses associated with classes or individual lessons for people who want to develop an appreciation for or competency in a particular recreational, artistic or leisure-time activity but who would be unable to enroll in those classes without assistance.
• Sewer Service Payment Assistance (5)
  BV-8900.9300-800

  Sewer Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-800
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of sewer service expenses of people who are unable to pay their bills in communities where sewer services are billed separately from water services. Sewer service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance (1)
  PL-6900.8000

  Sports Program Participation Expense Assistance

  PL-6900.8000
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the fees and/or other expenses that are associated with participation in a particular organized recreational activity, sport or game for people, especially children from low income families, who would be unable enjoy those activities without assistance.
• Telephone Service Payment Assistance (1)
  BV-8900.9300-850

  Telephone Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-850
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the telephone expenses of people whose telephone service has been or is at risk of being disconnected including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are programs that help qualified low-income consumers connect or hook up to the telephone network by paying a portion of the hook-up fee or encourage telephone companies to offer a deferred payment schedule for hook-up charges. Telephone service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Temporary Financial Assistance (1)
  NT

  Temporary Financial Assistance

  NT
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who are experiencing an unexpected financial shortfall and have insufficient resources to obtain essential services or to meet expenses in situations where financial assistance related to their specific circumstance is unavailable. Monetary assistance may be in the form of cash, loans, checks or vouchers.
• Transportation Expense Assistance (5)
  BT-8300

  Transportation Expense Assistance

  BT-8300
  
  Programs that provide immediate cash, bus tokens, loans, loan/insurance payment support or other forms of financial assistance for people who otherwise have no means of transportation. Transportation expense assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance (2)
  BV-8900.9120

  Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance

  BV-8900.9120
  
  Programs that help people negotiate manageable utility bill payment plans in situations where there are some resources available for this purpose.
• Utility Bill Payment Plans (1)
  BV-8900.9125

  Utility Bill Payment Plans

  BV-8900.9125
  
  Utility companies that offer a variety of utility bill payment plan options that facilitate the ability of customers to bring delinquent accounts up to date and/or make their regular payments on time.
• Utility Service Payment Assistance (2)
  BV-8900.9300

  Utility Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance, generally in the form of a credit, for low-income households that apply. The assistance is usually available once per calendar year (or heating season). Utility bill payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Water Service Payment Assistance (8)
  BV-8900.9300-950

  Water Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-950
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the water service expenses of people whose water has been or is as risk of being shut off including any reconnection fees that may apply. Included are programs that provide assistance with combined water/sewer bills in communities where sewer payments are bundled with payments for water services. Water service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Water Service Shutoff Suspension Programs (1)
  BV-8950.9500-940

  Water Service Shutoff Suspension Programs

  BV-8950.9500-940
  
  Water utility companies that halt the practice of shutting off water service to customers as a penalty for overdue bills and temporarily restore running water to households whose service has been suspended, usually at the request of government officials and leaders due to public health concerns. The action ensures provision of hot water when sanitation is critical to alleviating a health crisis such as the coronavirus outbreak and when universal access is clearly in the best interests of the public.