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
Safe Haven for Newborns is here to help pregnant women of all ages. The group offers a variety of services.
Services:
Children's Medical Services provides care for children with special health care needs and their families. The range of care includes medical, therapeutic and supportive services. The ages covered are birth through 21. Please call
or see website for more info.
Sunshine Health provides Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan. This plan is for children with special health care needs. This plan is for children under age 21 and eligible for Medicaid Please call or visit the website to learn more.
The DeSoto County Health Department provides medical and dental services to those in need. Clinic Services are provided on a sliding fee scale basis. Immunizations are free for children under age 18. The only cost for adults is the cost of the vaccine. Clinic Fees are based on income and family size. Please call or visit our website for more info.
Services include:
Locations:
Oak Street Primary Clinic
1031 East Oak Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863.491.7580
Baldwin Office - Main Location
34 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, Florida 34266
863.993.4601
The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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 offers health and fitness programs. These programs are for special needs athletes. Please call 352.243.9536 or visit their website to learn more.
Programs Include:
Medicare is a health insurance program. It is for people 65 or older. Certain people under the age of 65 may be eligible. They must meet certain eligibility requirements. This program helps with the cost of health care. It does not cover all medical expenses. Or the cost of long-term care. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Go HERE to locate the Social Security office nearest you.
This agency helps low income people with swallowing disorders. They offer oral care supplies to those in need. Please visit website to learn more.
