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THE BEST GOVERNMENT RESOURCE LIST

The Best Government Resource List

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Government Resources Are Categorized By: Nutritional Resources, Housing Programs, Medical Programs, Income Assistance, Senior Programs, Disability Assistance, Chronic Illness Programs, Housing Programs, Utility Programs, Educational Resources, and Additional Resources.

A "healthy savings account" and a "chronic illness" are words that usually do not go complement each other. Many serious chronic diseases cause people to stop working for a period of time or they may not be able to return to work.

The costs incurred with a chronic illness seem endless. Numerous medical treatments and medications may not be covered by health insurance.

Of course, that is if you can afford health insurance. Most of my time, life with a chronic illness is spent in reaction mode.

The actions that chronically ill people endure are usually out of their control.

Life with a chronic illness can make a person feel like they are living in the chicken or the egg cliche.

THE BEST GOVERNMENT RESOURCE LIST IS TO HELP THE CHRONICALLY ILL IN NEED

THE BEST GOVERNMENT RESOURCE LIST ALSO INCLUDES RESOURCES FOR:

Families with low incomes
Government resources for seniors
Government benefits for veterans
Government benefits for disabled
Government resources for single mothers

If you are aware of additional programs please email, Lisa@HypoGal.com.

NUTRITIONAL RESOURCES:

Community Food and Nutrition Program- To coordinate private and public food assistance resources to better serve the food and nutrition needs of low-income populations.

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)-The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)- ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)- The Food and Nutrition Service works with state agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying to the program.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)- helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)- This website link provides information about the supplemental nutrition program, WIC. This Women, Infants and Children program provides health care referrals, and supplemental foods for low-income pregnant women and women with children under five years old.

WHERE TO FIND GOVERNMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS:

Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program- assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness by helping homeless individuals and families move into transitional and permanent housing.

Energy Efficient Mortgage Insurance- This program helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on utility bills by helping them get loans to cover the cost of adding energy-saving features to new or existing housing as part of a Federal Housing Administration-insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage.

FHA PowerSaver Home Energy Retrofit Loan Pilot Program- offers borrowers low-cost loans to make energy-saving improvements to their homes. Backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), these new FHA PowerSaver loans offer homeowners up to $25,000 to make energy-efficient improvements of their choice, including the installation of insulation, duct sealing, doors, and windows, HVAC systems, water heaters, solar panels, and geothermal systems.

Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities- allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing opportunities that provide access to appropriate supportive services.

Supplemental Security Income- is a government resource that provides eligible seniors, disabled people, and blind people additional income benefits

Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth- provides homeless youth with stable, safe living accommodations for up to 21 months. The TLP provides services to help young people develop skills necessary to move to independence and life as healthy, productive adults.

MEDICAL PROGRAMS:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)- provides workplace protections - unpaid, job-protected leave - to those living with a serious health condition, including HIV/AIDS

Medicare- This website link provides information on eligibility for Medicare coverage. To be eligible for Medicare you must be either at least 65 years of age, blind, or disabled for over a 24-month time period.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans- offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)- To require Social Security Disability Insurance you must meet their strict guidelines. These requirements are listed on their website Social Security Disability Insurance. You can also apply online from this website.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- is a government resource that provides eligible seniors, disabled people, and blind people additional income benefits.

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)-helps provide vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule.

WHERE TO FIND GOVERNMENT INCOME ASSISTANCE:

Medicare- This website link provides information on Medicare coverage eligibility. To be eligible for Medicare you must be either at least 65 years of age, blind or disabled for over a 24-month time period.

Supplemental Security Income- is a government resource that provides eligible seniors, disabled people and blind people additional income benefits.

DISABILITY PROGRAMS:

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities-Each state receives money to help parents identify if their infant or toddler (birth through age two) is disabled. If a child is found to be experiencing any sort of developmental delay (cognitive, physical, communication, social, emotional, or self-help), the state may then (at a minimum) provide the funds for evaluations and assessments, service coordination, and the development and review of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), which are available at no cost for eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities.

Federal Student Aid- If you have a disability or a certain type of job you may be able to have your federal student loan forgiven, canceled, or discharged.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)- is a resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)-to receive Social Security Disability Insurance you must meet their strict guidelines. These requirements are listed on their website Social Security Disability Insurance. You can also apply online from this website.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)- is a government resource that provides eligible seniors, disabled people, and blind people additional income benefits.

UTILITY PROGRAMS:

Lifeline -Program is a federal program that provides support to telecommunications companies that in turn offer discounts to millions of eligible consumers. Approximately 2,000 telecommunications companies provide these discounts. Consumers can apply for these discounts through their telecommunications company.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)- assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, and, if the state chooses, to weatherize homes.

WHERE TO FIND GOVERNMENT CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS (Includes Child Care Services):

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)- provides aid to child and adult care institutions and family or group daycare homes for the provision of nutritious foods that contribute to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children, and the health and wellness of older adults and chronically impaired disabled persons.

Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program- supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education by providing campus-based child care services.

Head Start- promotes school readiness programs from birth to age 5 for low-income families through local programs.

Special Education, National Activities, Parent Information Centers- The Special Education Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers Program ensures that children with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) -ensures that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This summer, USDA plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program- provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance.

The Office Of Child Care- supports low-income working families through childcare financial assistance.

WHERE TO FIND GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES:

Benefits Check Up- is a free, confidential service provided by the National Council on the Aging (NCOA) for people 55 and over and their caregivers. This comprehensive online service informs people about Federal, state, and other benefits that may receive and how to apply.

Head Start- promotes school readiness programs from birth to age 5 for low-income families through local programs.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)- is a resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities.

Special Improvement Project-grant is to provide funding for projects that further the national child support mission and goals. This mission aims to help children receive financial and medical support as well as improve program performance.

ALPHABETIZED RESOURCES

Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program- supports the participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education by providing campus-based child care services.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)- works to improve the health of low-income elderly persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) foods and providing basic nutrition education.

Community Food and Nutrition Program- To coordinate private and public food assistance resources to better serve the food and nutrition needs of low-income populations.

Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness by helping homeless individuals and families move into transitional and permanent housing.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)- provides workplace protections - unpaid, job-protected leave - to those living with a serious health condition, including HIV/AIDS.

Federal Student Aid- If you have a disability or a certain type of job you may be able to have your federal student loan forgiven, canceled, or discharged.

Head Start- promotes school readiness programs from birth to age 5 for low-income families through local programs.

Homeownership- The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act (QHWRA) permits PHAs, through Section 32 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, to make public housing dwelling units available for purchase by low-income families as their principal residence.

Lifeline Program- is a federal program that provides support to telecommunications companies that in turn offer discounts to millions of eligible consumers. Approximately 2,000 telecommunications companies provide these discounts. Consumers can apply for these discounts through their telecommunications company.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)- assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling energy costs, and, if the state chooses, to weatherize homes.

Medicaid Program- provides medical benefits to low-income people who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance. The Federal government establishes general guidelines for the administration of Medicaid benefits.

Medicare- This website link provides information on eligibility for Medicare coverage. To be eligible for Medicare you must be either at least 65 years of age, blind or disabled for over a 24-month time period.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans- offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)- is a resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities.

Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)- provides assistance to individuals who are homeless and have serious mental illnesses.

Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing opportunities that provide access to appropriate supportive services.

Social Security- This website link provides you with the eligibility guidelines to receive Social Security benefits. The Social Security Administration requires that you must be either at least 65 years of age, disabled or blind.

Special Improvement Project- grant is to provide funding for projects that further the national child support mission and goals. This mission aims to help children receive financial and medical support as well as improve program performance.

Supplemental Security Income- is a government resource that provides eligible seniors, disabled people and blind people additional income benefits.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-The Food and Nutrition Service works with state agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying to the program.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)- helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance at no cost.

The Office Of Child Care- supports low-income working families through childcare financial assistance

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)- helps provide vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule.

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