Financial Assistance

Results: 26

• Assistive Technology Expense Assistance (1)
  LH-0650.0700

  Assistive Technology Expense Assistance

  LH-0650.0700
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the costs associated with acquiring assistive technology products and/or obtaining support services such as customization, fit/modification services or repairs.
• Child Care Expense Assistance (3)
  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.
• Discounted Heating Fuel (1)
  BV-8900.1700-300

  Discounted Heating Fuel

  BV-8900.1700-300
  
  Organizations that provide firewood, heating oil, butane, propane, kerosene, coal or other types of home heating fuel at no cost or below normal rates for people who meet age, disability, income, need or other requirements.
• Discounted Internet Service (1)
  BV-8900.1700-330

  Discounted Internet Service

  BV-8900.1700-330
  
  Internet service providers that offer their services at below normal rates for people who meet age, disability, income, need or other requirements.
• Economic Self Sufficiency Programs (2)
  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 (30)
  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 (29)
  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.
• Health Insurance Premium Assistance (10)
  LH-5100.3000

  Health Insurance Premium Assistance

  LH-5100.3000
  
  Programs that make health insurance payments for individuals who are at risk for losing their health, dental and/or vision care coverage and who meet age, income, disability, need or other requirements. Some programs may also provide assistance with deductibles and co-pays.
• Heating Fuel Payment Assistance (5)
  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.
• Housing Expense Assistance (5)
  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 (1)
  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.
• Internet Service Payment Assistance (1)
  BV-8900.9300-330

  Internet Service Payment Assistance

  BV-8900.9300-330
  
  Programs that pay all or a portion of the Internet activation and/or connection expenses of people whose Internet service has been or is at risk of being discontinued. Charges for Internet services may be bundled with those for cable or telephone service depending on the provider an individual selects. Internet service payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Medical Care Expense Assistance (2)
  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.
• Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs (1)
  NL-5000.6500

  Nursing Home Transition Financing Programs

  NL-5000.6500
  
  Programs that are designed to assist institutionalized residents, or those about to be discharged from a hospital to a nursing home, to return to the community to live in a less restrictive setting. Some transition programs are funded using Medicaid and therefore require that eligible participants be Medicaid recipients. Other programs have been created using state or local funds. 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.
• Respite Care Subsidies (1)
  NL-3000.7000

  Respite Care Subsidies

  NL-3000.7000
  
  Programs that cover all or a portion of the cost of respite care in the home or in community settings/facilities in situations where family members, guardians or others who are the regular caregivers for dependent adults or children with disabilities need a brief period of rest or relief from their care giving responsibilities. Families generally select their own provider, negotiate their own rates and set their own schedules.
• Sewer Service Payment Assistance (1)
  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.
• 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 (2)
  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 (30)
  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.
• Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance (12)
  NT-8900

  Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance

  NT-8900
  
  Programs that provide cash, vouchers or other forms of monetary aid for people in need of assistance and evaluate the individual's or family's need for the money on a case-by-case basis rather than having pre-established policies regarding the types of needs the dollars can be used to cover.
• Utility Bill Payment Plan Negotiation Assistance (1)
  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 Deposit Assistance (1)
  BV-8900.9150

  Utility Deposit Assistance

  BV-8900.9150
  
  Programs that provide cash grants or loans for people who need to have their electricity, gas, water or telephone service turned on but do not have the assets to pay the required deposits. Utility deposits are not required everywhere.
• 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.
• Veterinary Care Expense Assistance (2)
  PD-9000.9000

  Veterinary Care Expense Assistance

  PD-9000.9000
  
  Programs that pay the veterinary expenses, including prescription costs, of people who cannot afford to make the payments themselves and whose pets would otherwise be unable to receive necessary medical care. Also included are programs that provide vouchers which enable eligible individuals to obtain veterinary care including prescriptions for their pets.
• Water Service Payment Assistance (22)
  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.