Help paying medical bills and expenses related to medical care

Description

Provides financial help to people with a health condition or disability so that they can pay medical bills or other expenses related to health care.

Additional Information

Helps people who have no other resources obtain a basic pair of eyeglasses.

Provides a basic pair of single or lined bifocal lenses at no cost to the client.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Statewide

• Specialization
  • Blind or visually impaired
  • People with low income

Eligibility

To be eligible for an eyeglass voucher, applicants must:

• Have household income at or below 250% of the U.S. Poverty guidelines
• Have had a recent eye exam within the last 24 months
• Have no other resources available to them to pay for glasses, including federal or state programs

Application Instructions

Applications for glasses are recommended to be submitted by a social worker, case manager or other advocate but can be submitted by the individual themselves.

Fee

$10 non-refundable application fee for administrative costs