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Benefits Checkup
This website sponsored by the National Council on Aging is set up to help you find what state, federal and local government health and financial programs are available in your area.
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Toll-free at 866-NRG-NEAR (866-674-6327)
This organization runs the National Energy Assistance Referral Project. Contact them to find out about energy subsidies to reduce heating, gas and electric costs for low income households in your area.
http://www.ncat.org
National Eye Care Project
800-222-EYES (3937)
This program provides medical and surgical eye care to the financially disadvantaged seniors 65+. Callers who meet the eligibility requirements are mailed the name of an Ophthalmologist participating near their home. Participating physicians provide medical eye exams and treatment for conditions found at no expense for the doctor's services.
PO Box 429098
San Francisco, NE 94141-9098
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
Toll-free at 1-800-388-2227
This is the website of the nonprofit professional organization of licensed credit counselors who are certified to offer low-cost, confidential advice to help people who are in a financial crisis.
http://www.nfcc.org
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
308-385-6100
Financial, Emergency, and General Assistance for low income people to help them meet basic needs and assist in emergency situations.
116 South Pine PO Box 2440
Grand Island, NE 68802
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213 (toll free) or 800-325-0778 TTY
A retired beneficiary (and spouse) may receive full benefits if they apply at age 65 or over. Persons applying at 62 receive reduced monthly payments. Surviving spouse is eligible for benefits at age 60, or at 50 if disabled.
http://www.ssa.gov
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
800-772-1213 (toll free) or 800-325-0778 TTY
A Federal program run by Social Security that pays monthly checks to people who are aged 65 and older, disabled, or blind and who have limited income and assets.
http://www.ssa.gov
Third City Community Clinic
308-398-5312
Basic medical and pharmaceutical care for low-income individuals not eligible for insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or Veterans benefits. (No dental care.)
1137 South Locust
Grand Island, NE 68801
Inclusion of a service on this webpage does not imply endorsement by Grand Island Coalition for End of Life Care. Similarly, ommission of a service does not reflect criticism. We have simply included those services known to us at the time of creating this website. |
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