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.
Provides Specialty Medical Care for children ages 0-21 years of age with chronic medical conditions that may hinder normal growth and development. Appointments are made by phone.
Services Available Through This Program
Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 5pm, Saturday thru Sunday CLOSED
Income limits based on age of child. Call for income review. Social Security card, proof of income and proof of insurance/medicaid.
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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
This group runs the Good Samaritan Free Clinic. The clinic offers medical and dental services. It also offers mental healthcare. The help is for uninsured or low-income people. There are eligibility requirements to use the services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For appointments call: 863.687.8475
Services Include:
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine provides free health and medical care to low-income and uninsured.
Services include:
These services are offered to Polk County residents. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs a clinic. It is open to individuals 18 an up. The clinic offers primary care services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
This group operates a free clinic. It provides charitable health care. The available services are for those with no insurance. The services are also for those that meet the income eligibility requirements. There is no charge for patients. Patients must reside in Polk County. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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