Eyecare America offers free eye exams to people in need. Care is provided by volunteer eye doctors. It can also lower the cost of medication. Patients can print a drug discount card and search for drug assistance programs. Call or visit the website to learn more.

***Staff are not able to provide medical or insurance advice. And cannot recommend a specific doctor***

The Susan G. Komen foundation gives money and support to people who qualify. Payment amounts are based on the current stage of cancer. You can use the money for things like rent, bills, food, and taking care of kids or older family members. To find out more, you can call, visit their website , or even send an email to get help.

Email: helpline@komen.org

This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services:
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Reuse & Reutilization
• Financial Loans
• Information & Assistance
• Public Awareness & Training
• Short-term Device Loans

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

VA offers medical care related to ageing. Call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 800.308.8387

This group offers health and fitness programs for athletes who have intellectual disabilities. They help to make sure their health needs are being met. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs Include:

Florida Kidcare has low cost health insurance for children aged birth - 18 years. Please call or visit the website to learn more information.

Programs Include:
Healthy Kids
MediKids
Children's Medical Services Health Plan
Medicaid

This agency provides hospice care. Hospice provides medical care and emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and their families for end-of-life care.

Hospice staff provides care in places such as hospitals and nursing homes. They also provide care at home. Most people choose to receive their hospice care at home. The primary goal of hospice care is pain management and to provide patients comfort and dignity in their final days.

Tidewell has Hospice Houses in Manatee County. Patients can stay there and get care 24 hours a day. Please see the website for more information and locations.