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The following are some other state and federal programs that may offer health benefits or financial assistance to people with disabilities. The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) attempts to verify that the links referenced are helpful for people with disabilities. However, OLRS does not guarantee that the information provided within the destination link is accurate or right for the particular needs of the person. Once you follow a link away from the OLRS Web site, refer to that site's privacy policy and disclaimer statements.
- Find a Health Center: An online search tool provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for finding federally-funded health centers that provide services even if a person does not have health insurance.
- Foundation for Health Coverage Education: Provides information about insurance and government benefits for each state, including an on-line eligibility tool, access to a help-line, and a quick-reference guide to public and private health care options.
- GovBenefits.gov: This is an on-line tool to search for government benefits that you may be eligible for. This service is a free and confidential.
- Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP): Provides one-time financial assistance to help eligible low-income Ohioans meet the high costs of home heating. The program is administered by the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Service.
- Internal Revenue Service: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has written many publications about tax benefits and credits for children and adults with disabilities.
- National Center for Benefits Outreach and Enrollment: Helps organizations enroll seniors and younger adults with disabilities who have limited means into benefits programs.
- Ohio Benefit Bank: A web-based, counselor-assisted program that connects low and moderate income Ohioans with free income tax preparation and access to public benefits.
- Resource Guide for Serving Refugees with Disabilities: A guide for caseworkers and advocates who serve refugees with disabilities. Written by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Refugee Resettlement.
- State of Ohio American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: Individual Ohioans can receive direct assistance from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, such as food assistance, COBRA subsidy, Medicaid and more.
- Services for Victims: The Ohio Attorney General's Office administers this program. If your disability is due to a criminal act, you might qualify for monetary compensation.
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