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LOCAL RESOURCES / Tennessee / Financial Aid


Tennessee - Financial Relief for Family Caregivers
 
 

Nursing Home Residents' Grant Assistance Program - provides financial support for eligible individuals residing in nursing homes licensed by the State of Tennessee, who do not have their nursing home care paid for, in whole or in part, by a federal, state or combined federal/state medical care program. Contact them at 615-255-8313, ext. 68.

Isaiah 58 - Belmont Church - Operation Blessing - provides limited financial assistance for rent or mortgage payments, emergency needs in situations of catastrophic loss (fire, flood, earthquake), utility bills (water, electricity, gas). Requests will only be considered if a letter is attached from a pastoral or agency representative. Payments will be sent directly to the creditor. Call 615-256-2123 for further information

Social Security offers extra help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs.
I’m certain there is a care giver who is taking care of someone that could use help on paying for their Medicare Prescription drug costs.  Over 1 million people have been identified as eligible for this benefit but apparently they are not aware of this fact.
http://www.ssa.gov/prescriptionhelp/