Medical ServicesThe Food Stamp Program(EBT) helps people with low income to buy healthy food. The application can be done online. Please see the website for your local service center. The application is also used for Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and all other Department of Children and Families services.
Deaf/Hearing Impaired:
Florida Relay 711 or
TTY: 1.800.955.8771
WellCare provides Children's Medical Services Health Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. They may also help those under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid or under age 19 and eligible for Florida KidCare. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group offers a variety of Adult Services. These services are for mental and behavioral health. They provide treatment and support. The help is tailored to the needs of each adult. There is a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call 850.522.4485 or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
Toll Free: 1.888.785.8750
Services & Programs:
AHEC provides Certified Health Insurance Navigators. They can help you learn and make choices about health insurance. Please call 850.224.1177 or visit the website to learn more.
This agency grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. After a child is referred, Make-A-Wish will work with the child's doctor to determine eligibility. Their vision is to grant one wish to every eligible child. Please see the website for more information or call the toll free number (888) 874-9474
The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
Medicaid is a medical assistance program. That provides access to health care. It is for eligible individuals and families. In Florida, the AHCA is in charge of the program. Please call or visit the website for more information.
To locate a facility or provider go here
Social Security Administration Medicaid website
The Gulf County Health Department provides a range of health services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee.
This group provides a variety of medical services. There is a sliding fee payment scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.
Services Include:
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older. Some disabled people under age 65 and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease may also apply.
The Medicare website contains
