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

VA offers geriatrics and extended care services to its members. Their aim is to enhance the quality of life of aging and chronically ill Veterans. Please call for more information.

Toll Free: 1.800.308.8387

North Florida Office of Public Guardian helps disabled adults without family. They offer case management.

Services include:

• 24 hour, on-call availability
• Securing and overseeing any public benefits each ward is entitled to receive
• Managing finances
• Securing and oversight of support and supplemental services
• Evaluating the personal, familial, medical and care needs of the ward
• Maintaining communication with the ward’s family, if any, based on availability and receptiveness
• Evaluation and placement in an appropriate residential setting (e.g. own home, assisted living facility, nursing home)
• Authorization of medical treatment after medical consultation
• Arranging Do Not Resuscitate, Termination of Life Support orders and burial arrangements when necessary

Please call or visit website for more information.

The Gulf County Health Department provides a range of health services to the community. Some services are free, or based on a sliding scale fee.

• Behavioral Health
• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Dental
• Disaster Preparedness
• Environmental Health
• Immunizations
• Medical Clinic
• Prescription Drug Assistance
• School Health
• Septic System Permitting
• Social Services
• Tobacco Prevention
• WIC Program

Additional Location:

Wewahitchka Medical/Dental Clinic
807 West Highway 22
Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
850.639.2644
Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

This organization offers help to injured workers. They answer questions about the workers’ compensation system. Services are free. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Call: 1.800.342.1741 or 1.850.413.1610

800.586.4872
TTY: 800-501-1068
The Call Center staff is experienced in the health care industry. The staff can help with:

• Doctor Referral
• Health Insurance questions
• Lung Disease
• Lung Education
• Nursing
• Quitting Smoking
• Respiratory Therapy

And many other lung related questions.

GoodDays provides financial support to patients who cannot afford medication. They also offer help with transportation and other travel costs. Please call or visit website for more information.

Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older. Some disabled people under age 65 and people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease may also apply.

The Medicare website contains

• how to apply for benefits
• how to sign up for a drug plan
• information about Medicare plans
• information on finding a doctor