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
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.
This agency grants wishes to children. These children have life threatening illnesses. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. The group works with the referred child’s doctor to determine eligibility. Please call or visit the website to learn more about referring a child.
Toll- Free: 888.874.9474
Northeast Region Office
10151 Deerwood Park Blvd, Building 300, Ste 120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.580.5906
The state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
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 runs the Good Samaritan Free Clinic. The clinic offers medical and dental services. It also offers mental healthcare. The help is for uninsured or low-income people. There are eligibility requirements to use the services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
For appointments call: 863.687.8475
Services Include:
Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine provides free health and medical care to low-income and uninsured.
Services include:
These services are offered to Polk County residents. Please call or visit website for more information.
This group runs a clinic. It is open to individuals 18 an up. The clinic offers primary care services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Services Available:
This group operates a free clinic. It provides charitable health care. The available services are for those with no insurance. The services are also for those that meet the income eligibility requirements. There is no charge for patients. Patients must reside in Polk County. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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