AAANF, Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc

*Area Agency on Aging for North Florida (aka Advantage Aging Solutions) serves the public through the Elder Helpline and website as a network of information, referral and assistance to seniors, caregivers, professionals, and general public *SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), Senior Wellness, Caregiver Support, and prescription assistance *EHEAP - Utility assistance (heating and cooling only, not water) for seniors 60+ who already have or are about 5 days away from a disconnect notice and meet federal income guidelines; assistance consists of screening, information and referrals to other agencies such as Elder Care in Leon and Senior Centers in outlying counties; callers given thorough explanation of eligibility and what to expect when contacting agencies; utility payment assistance may be sporadic due to variations in funding *Agencies they refer to may run out of funds before the end of the month *Assistance may be available once per cooling season and once per heating season *Provides elder services during disasters *Assist individuals with accessing Medicaid Long Term Care and other home and community based services *Area Resource Directory at https://www.

Services: Adult Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Caregiver Counseling, Disaster Relief Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

AHCA, Florida Rx Drug Price Finder

*Pricing information for the 300 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida updated monthly as reported; the price an uninsured consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay *Can call or use website to search by county, city, and medication

Services: Prescription Expense Assistance

Aid for AIDS International

*Collects unused HIV medications and antibiotics to distribute to persons with AIDS in Latin America and the Caribbean only, none in United States *Mail donated medication to: AFA, 131 Varick St, Ste 1006, New York, New York 10013 *Education, prevention, training, and advocacy programs targeting those living with HIV/AIDS in developing countries

Services: Donated Specialty Items, Prescription Expense Assistance

All About Love, Inc.

*Does not offer utility payment assistance or rent assistance, but may be able to assist with utility service extensions based on caller's ability to pay *Other services provided as funds are available, including prescription assistance, clothing, benefits application assistance (food stamps, SSI, SS, VA), life management skills/budgeting, and resume/employment assistance *May ask some persons who receive services to volunteer for them in exchange for providing assistance *Will only asks able-bodied people (not elderly, disabled, etc.

Services: Employment Preparation, Food Stamps/SNAP, General Benefits Assistance, General Clothing Provision, Job Finding Assistance, Life Skills Education, Personal Financial Counseling, Prescription Expense Assistance

American Breast Cancer Foundation

*Financial assistance on limited basis for both men and women who have a doctor's referral, are uninsured and whose income falls 300% below the federal poverty level for screening and diagnostic procedures such as mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, and surgical consults *Education and Community Advocacy Program - connects diagnosed breast cancer patients with resources including living expenses, medical expenses, transportation, and legal services *Website offers the "Animated Patient Series" and a library that includes educational information on exams, mammography, risks, breast cancer stages, and treatments

Services: Cancer Detection, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services

Assistance Fund, The

*Three financial aid programs: Copay Assistance, Health Care Expenses, and Insurance Premium and Incidentals *Health Insurance Premium Assistance program offers financial assistance to help pay for out-of-pocket premiums for eligible health insurance plans, and incidental healthcare expenses *Critically and chronically ill individuals offered access to advanced therapies through a variety of services and programs, including education and financial aid *Covers many different diseases, go to https://tafcares.

Services: Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

Big Bend Cares, HIV/AIDS Non-Health Services

*HIV Case Management including HOPWA, linkage to other needed services *HIV/AIDS prevention counseling and safer sex education, including supplies and condoms *Dental expense assistance for eligible individuals; up to $1,000 annually *Limited financial assistance for eligible individuals, including utilities, rent, and mortgage assistance *One bag of food per month for eligible individuals

Services: AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling, AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies, Case/Care Management, Dental Care Expense Assistance, Food Pantries, Housing Search Assistance, Rent Payment Assistance, Utility Service Payment Assistance

CancerCare

*Organization offers counseling, support groups, education, workshops, publications, financial assistance, co-pay assistance, and community programs *Free short-term counseling from oncology social workers by phone or online *Financial Assistance Program helps with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; funding available depends on diagnosis and location; to be eligible you must have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer, be in active treatment, be a U.

Services: Disease/Disability Information, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Internet Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Prescription Expense Assistance, Telemental Health

CancerCare, Co-Payment Assistance Foundation

*Helps individuals 1) with treatment-related costs, such as transportation, home care and child care; 2) with insurance co-payments to cover the cost of chemotherapy and targeted treatments *Call or see website for most current list of which types of cancer are eligible for co-payment assistance; this list may change periodically due to funding sources *Eligibility may depend on diagnosis, location, and income of individual applying *Referrals may be given to other organizations offering help with practical problems of every day life *Must be a US citizen and receive treatment in the US

Services: Medical Care Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance

Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan

*Children's Medical Services is a type of health insurance operated by Sunshine Health which falls under the umbrellla of Florida Kidcare, for children who are under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid and have special healthcare needs that require extensive preventive and ongoing care *Covering evaluations, assessments, pediatrics, medications, care coordination, and specialty programs including immune compromised children *To qualify a child must meet Medicaid and Florida Healthy Kids financial requirements, must be the age of 21 or younger, and must meet Children's Medical Services clinical screening requirements or have a physician attest to child's qualifying medical conditions; call the toll free clinical eligibilty hotline for screening

Services: Case/Care Management, Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, Pediatric Developmental Assessment, Pediatrics, Prescription Expense Assistance