Financial, Medical & Social Support Resources for Patients and their Caregivers

Assistance with Medication Expenses

If you need help covering the cost of medications, there are several programs and resources in Florida that can assist:

• Partnership for Prescription Assistance Florida
• Florida RX Card
• Patient Access Network Foundation
• Rx Outreach
• NeedyMeds
• Patient Advocate Foundation
• Florida Discount Drug Card
• GoodRx
• RxAssist
• Catholic Charities Medication Assistance

Assistance with Medical Equipment

For those requiring medical equipment, there are programs available to provide financial aid or access to affordable devices.

• Medicare Part B (Durable Medical Equipment) Durable Medical Equipment Coverage (medicare.gov)
• Florida Assistive Technology Program (FAAST)
• Medicaid Medical Equipment Coverage Does Medicaid Cover Medical Supplies and Equipment? | HelpAdvisor.com
• Goodwill Medical Equipment Loans Used Home Medical Equipment | Goodwill Home Medical Equipment
• Lions Club International LCIF Mission | Lions Clubs International
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society Equipment Assistance Medical & Assistive Equipment for MS | National MS Society
• Easterseals Florida Medical Equipment Loan Program Free Medical Equipment Near You | SeniorsMobility
• Assistive Technology Exchange
• Muscular Dystrophy Association

Assistance with Household Bills and Meals

Help with household bills and meal assistance is available through a variety of state and local programs designed to alleviate the financial burden on families and individuals in need.

• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.gov)
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) IHCDA: Weatherization Assistance Program (Wx) (in.gov)
• Salvation Army Utility Assistance
• Florida Food Assistance Program (SNAP) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Florida DCF (myflfamilies.com)
• Meals on Wheels Florida Meals on Wheels Florida- The Official State Association (mowaf.com)
• Senior Citizens Nutrition Programs Nutrition Programs for Seniors | Nutrition.gov
• Catholic Charities Emergency Services Emergency Assistance – Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida (ccnwfl.org)
• United Way Florida Assistance Programs
• Feeding Florida
• Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Homeowner Assistance Fund Reaches Key Milestone – Awarding More Than $100 Million to Assist Florida’s Vulnerable Homeowners (floridajobs.org)

Financial Assistance

For those in need of financial support, Florida provides a variety of programs aimed at easing financial burdens. These include temporary cash assistance, help with utility bills, and unemployment benefits.

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Homepage | Florida DCF (myflfamilies.com)
• Florida Unemployment Benefits | Reemployment Assistance (stateofflorida.com)
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Access Florida Program Home | MyACCESS (myflfamilies.com)
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Worry Less and Age Better with BenefitsCheckUp
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) How to apply for food stamps (SNAP benefits) and check your balance | USAGov
• Florida Hardest-Hit Fund
• Catholic Charities Financial Assistance
• United Way 211

Medicaid Application Process

Medicaid is a critical resource for low-income families and individuals. The following resources guide you through applying for Medicaid in Florida.

• Florida Medicaid Program Health Insurance Plans & Quotes | HealthCare.com
• Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Information Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) | Medicaid
• Florida Medicaid Enrollment Assistance
• Medicaid Eligibility Requirements Eligibility Information | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)
• Florida Healthy Kids Program
• DCF Medicaid Services Become Eligible for Medicaid | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (myflorida.com)
• Florida Medicaid Waiver Program Florida Medicaid waiver - Wikipedia
• Access Florida Medicaid Application Apply for Medicaid in Florida | Community Health Centers (chcfl.org)

Social Work Services

Social workers in Florida can provide assistance in accessing resources such as housing, healthcare, and financial aid. Below are agencies and programs that offer social work services.

• National Association of Social Workers - Florida Chapter
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
• Community Action Agencies in Florida
• Florida Health and Human Services
• Area Agency on Aging
• United Way of Florida
• Catholic Charities of Florida
• Florida Council on Social Work Education
• The Salvation Army Florida
• Senior Resource Alliance

These resources ensure that Florida residents, regardless of their county, can access the help they need for financial, medical, and social support. For more specific assistance, each county may have local offices and community organizations ready to assist you with your individual needs. 

Thanks to Kyla G. Possinger, NHA, MHA, Executive Director, TBIH, for her contributions to our resource pages.