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The
Economic Support Unit is responsible for administering all of the Income
Maintenance programs. These programs are designed to assist low and
middle-income families meet their primary needs and increase their
self-sufficiency.
Programs
administered by the Economic Support Unit:
When you call to request services, you will be asked
to provide information for all persons in the household, including but not
limited to: full legal name, date of birth, social security number, income
and assets. Non-financial and financial eligibility criteria must be met
in order to qualify for assistance. Each program has different
requirements. Eligibility is determined on an individual case basis.
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Please
call to schedule an appointment to assure someone is available to meet
with you.
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Persons
seeking or receiving services will NOT be excluded from
participation, denied benefits or otherwise be subject to discrimination
in any manner on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
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ACCESS
Am I
Eligible? Apply for benefits. Check my benefits
Access is
an online tool that provides Wisconsin individuals
information on
eligibility, enables individuals to apply online for benefits, check
current benefits and report changes. Additional information can be
found at the following web address.
https://access.wisconsin.gov/access/
The
Economic Support Unit has 30 days
to process applications that are not priority service. Please do
NOT submit more than one application.
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Food Pantry
Directory
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County Food Pantry
St. John’s Lutheran Church
709 S. Second St.
Alma, WI 54610
608-685-4534
608-685-3223 Vern Martzke
Please
call for dates and times.
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Fountain
City Food Pantry
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Open the first Thursday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Mondovi Food Pantry
Ellen Schultz, 715-926-4275 |
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Wisconsin
Medicaid
Wisconsin
Medicaid is a state and federal assistance program that helps low
income and medically needy individuals pay medical expenses. It is an
entitlement program that provides health care for low-income adults
and children. Benefits may be backdated 3 months from the date of
application if the individual is eligible. The following web address
provides additional information on Wisconsin Medicaid.
http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/Medicaid/index.htm?ref=hp
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Healthy Start
Healthy Start is a program within Wisconsin Medicaid that is
specifically designed to assist pregnant women, babies and children
under age 19 pay for their incurred medical expenses. The following
web address provides additional information on Healthy Start.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid1/recpubs/factsheets/phc10070.htm
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Family
Planning Waiver
Family Planning
Waiver is a program within Wisconsin Medicaid to assist women receive
family planning services. A few of the services provided within the
Family Planning Waiver program include: Contraceptive services and
supplies, pap tests, tubal ligation, and treatment of Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD). The following web address provides
additional information on the Family Planning Waiver program.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid1/recpubs/factsheets/phc10068.htm
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Medicaid
Purchase Plan
Medicaid Purchase
Plan is a program within Wisconsin Medicaid to assist individuals with
disabilities who work obtain health care coverage. Applicants within
this program are subject to higher income and asset limits. In some
cases, the individual may need to pay a premium. The following web
address provides additional information on the Medicaid Purchase Plan.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid1/recpubs/factsheets/phc10070.htm
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Medicare Premium Assistance
The Medicare Premium Assistance program within
Wisconsin Medicaid individuals eligible for Medicare and meet the
income and asset limit. This program is sometimes referred to as the
Buy-In program. Qualifying individuals may receive assistance
with Medicare premiums, coinsurance and deductibles. The following
web address provides additional information on the Medicaid Premium
Assistance program.
http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid1/recpubs/factsheets/pdfs/phc10062.pdf
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Caretaker
Supplement Program
The Caretaker
Supplement Program within Wisconsin Medicaid is available to parents
who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and are caring
for their minor children who have limited income and assets. The
following web address provides additional information on the Caretaker
Supplement Program.
http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/caretaker.htm
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Badgercare
Badgercare is
another program that provides health care coverage to families that
are uninsured. Badgercare requires applicants to meet income
guidelines, have children living in the household and that the family
is not covered by another health insurance plan. In some cases,
the individual may be required to pay a premium for Badgercare.
The following web address provides additional information on the
Badgercare program.
http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/badgercare/index.htm
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Food Share Program
The Food Share
program was created to help stop hunger and to improve nutrition and
health. It is intended to be a supplemental amount to assist families
with the cost of food. Qualifying individuals receive an allotment
each month based on their household size, monthly net income after
deductions. Food Share benefits may be used to purchase food
including breads, cereal, fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy
products. The following web address provides additional information
on the Food Share Program.
http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/index.htm?ref=hp
**Food Share Program
Non-Discrimination Statement**
“In
accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is
prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file
a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call (800)795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal
opportunity provider and employer.”
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Wisconsin Home
Energy Assistance Program
The Wisconsin Home Energy
Assistance Program
This program assists eligible
households with their energy costs. It is a one-time payment a
household may receive each heating season (Oct. 1 – May 15). The
benefit amount varies based on household size, income level, and
annual household heating costs. The payments are sent directly to the
energy supplier. The following web address additional information on
the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.
http://heat.doa.state.wi.us/
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