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    Explore "financial resources" with insightful episodes like "Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs", "Senior Home Repair and Utility Assistance through the Council on Aging", "Resources on Social Security Gov Website", "Free Print and Fax Services at Hamilton County Public Libraries" and "FREE P.O. Box for Homeless Individuals" from podcasts like ""Cincinnati Social Service News", "Cincinnati Social Service News", "Cincinnati Social Service News", "Cincinnati Social Service News" and "Cincinnati Social Service News"" and more!

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    Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

    Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
    There’s a Medicare “Extra Help” program provided by the Social Security Administration which helps with prescription drug costs. The program helps low income individuals pay their Medicare prescription (Part D) drug coverage, like premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and other costs. Everyone who qualifies for the Extra Help program will pay: $0 Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 7, 2024

    Senior Home Repair and Utility Assistance through the Council on Aging

    Senior Home Repair and Utility Assistance through the Council on Aging
    A Utility and Home Repair Assistance Program has been developed by the Hamilton County Commissioners to provide eligible older adults with assistance paying their Duke Energy or Greater Cincinnati Water Works utility bills, as well as assistance with home repairs or modifications that enable them to age in place. Home Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 16, 2024

    Resources on Social Security Gov Website

    Resources on Social Security Gov Website
    The Social Security Administration website provides direct access to do things like: Check eligibility for benefits, Plan for retirement, Apply for benefits, Sign up for Medicare, Appeal a decision, and/or Check application or appeal status. They offer four portals on their website to accomplish these tasks: there’s a “Documents” portal, Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 26, 2024

    Share the Light Fund Available to Manage Heating Bills this Winter

    Share the Light Fund Available to Manage Heating Bills this Winter
    Administered by The Salvation Army, the Share the Light fund provides one-time assistance, up to $400, to eligible customers to help avoid disconnection or maintain service. The program opens January 18th. To qualify, an individual must: 1) be a resident of Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland or Warren Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 14, 2023

    Free Non Emergency Transportation for Medicaid Recipients

    Free Non Emergency Transportation for Medicaid Recipients
    Hamilton County Job and Family services operates a program for Medicaid-eligible customers called the Non-Emergency Transportation program (or NET, for short). This program provides transportation for any Medicaid eligible individual traveling to and from medical appointments that can be billed to Medicaid. Transportation can be in the form of bus Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 5, 2023

    FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance

    FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance
    If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 12, 2023

    Low Cost Computers for Those in Need

    Low Cost Computers for Those in Need
    The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, located at 49 Novner Drive, is a non profit organization that provides low cost home computers to those in need. Low-income individuals and families, students from Kindergarten to Postgraduate, and individuals over the age of 55 are eligible to buy from the Cooperative. Both desktop and Read More Shared by United Resource Connection October 8, 2023

    Uber Eats will start accepting food stamps for grocery delivery in 2024

    Uber Eats will start accepting food stamps for grocery delivery in 2024
    Starting in 2024, recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will gain the ability to utilize their benefits for grocery deliveries through Uber Eats. Uber Eats is an online food ordering and delivery platform launched by Uber in 2014. Couriers deliver meals using cars, scooters, bikes, or on foot. Instructions for Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 21, 2023

    Updated Help Tool For Public Service Loan Forgiveness

    Updated Help Tool For Public Service Loan Forgiveness
    There is an updated tool for application and participation in the public service loan forgiveness program. The tool allows participants to manage their account completely online, including the required signatures by borrowers and their employers.  Things you can do with the online tool include the following: The tool provides a Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 5, 2023

    SAVE Student Loan Repayment Program

    SAVE Student Loan Repayment Program
    A number of changes have been applied to Federal Student Loan repayment requirements following the U.S. Supreme Court determination that the federal student debt relief program, initiated last year, did not have proper authorization. Since our previous student loan debt relief update, an additional income-based student loan repayment program has Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 1, 2023

    Help for Pet Supplies & Support

    Help for Pet Supplies & Support
    Many pet owners who need housing, medical or rehabilitation services can not access these services because they will not surrender their pet. Surrendering one’s animal in order to receive housing, medical or rehabilitation services for oneself or family, can cause trauma to everyone involved. The Interfaith Hospitality Network provides a Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 18, 2023

    Financial Assistance for Furniture

    Financial Assistance for Furniture
    New Life Furniture Bank provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need of furniture items. There is a large selection of furniture items available including new mattresses, dressers, sofas, chairs, coffee tables and more. Those seeking furniture assistance from the Furniture Bank must be referred by partner social service Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 16, 2023

    Free parking and $2 admission at Museum Center for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

    Free parking and $2 admission at Museum Center for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients
    This post was originally published November, 26th, 2021. The format and/or content has been updated for quality assurance. Cincinnati Museum Center participates in Museums for All! Museums for All is a national program that provides discounted museum admission for families presenting a food assistance (EBT) card. Museums for All is a Read More Shared by United Resource Connection July 28, 2023

    Student Loan Debt Relief Update

    Student Loan Debt Relief Update
    The U.S. Supreme Court has determined that the federal student debt relief program, initiated last year, did not have proper authorization. Consequently, student loan interest accumulation will resume starting on September 1st, 2023, and payments on these loans will be due starting in October.  How to Reduce Monthly Student Loan Read More Shared by United Resource Connection July 26, 2023

    US Passport Application Fees Waived for EBT Recipients

    US Passport Application Fees Waived for EBT Recipients
    The United States Department of Homeland Security provides Citizenship & Immigration Services, that include fee waivers for individuals that can demonstrate an inability to pay filing fees for various citizenship and immigration documents. The Form to Request a Fee Waiver and the Instructions for Completion are both available as .pdf documents. This Read More Shared by United Resource Connection July 24, 2023

    Red Bike Offers Discounted Monthly Price for Low-Income Individuals

    Red Bike Offers Discounted Monthly Price for Low-Income Individuals
    This post was originally published February 22th, 2022. The format and/or content has been updated for quality assurance. Red Bike is a public bicycle sharing system that has bike stations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For individuals living near the bike stations, and healthy enough to ride, the bikes can be a Read More Shared by United Resource Connection July 13, 2023

    FREE Annual Parking Permits for Hamilton County Parks if you have an EBT Card

    FREE Annual Parking Permits for Hamilton County Parks if you have an EBT Card
    Hamilton County has some of the best public parks in the State of Ohio, with wooded walking and biking trails, camp grounds, playgrounds, splash pads, and other recreational facilities, many of which can be enjoyed free of cost. Parking permits are typically required, but if you have a valid food Read More Shared by United Resource Connection July 11, 2023
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