Access Florida has the Food Stamp Program(EBT) that helps people with low income. The programs include help with food, cash, and medical. Each of these programs has its own eligibility rules. There is one application for all programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

TTY:800.955.8771

Assistance Available:

• Food Assistance
• Temporary Cash Assistance
• Medicaid
• Medicaid for Pregnant Women
• Refugee Services

Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.

Services:

Sunshine Health provides Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. This plan is for children under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid Please call or visit the website to learn more.

The DeSoto County Health Department provides medical and dental services to those in need. Clinic Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Immunizations are free for children under age 18. The only cost for adults is the cost of the vaccine. Clinic Fees are based on income and family size. Please call or visit our website for more info.

Services include:

• Administration
• Dental Clinic
• Environmental Health – Permits and Regulations
• Epidemiology/Communicable Disease
• Health Education
• Healthy Start
• Immunizations
• Primary Care
• STD & HIV/AIDS
• Vital Services
• WIC
• Women’s Health & Family Planning

Locations:
Oak Street Primary Clinic
1031 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863.491.7580

Baldwin Office - Main Location
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863.993.4601

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

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:

This group offers financial assistance. The help is for medically related needs. It is to fill gaps not covered by insurance. There are eligibility requirements to use the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Can Help With Costs Related to:

• Behavioral health services
• Health insurance premiums, deductibles and coinsurance
• Pediatric treatment costs
• Prescription copays
• Travel costs

Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.