Arizona Assistance and Aid Programs
How to get help, grants, and find assistance in all Arizona cities and counties, including Phoenix and Tucson.
Arizona CoppeRX Card
Many Arizonans, and especially those with limited or no health insurance, are impacted by the rising costs of medications and prescription drugs. Arizona created this card to give residents a simple way to get substantial discounts on spiraling prescription drug prices. More than 55,000 cards have been distributed, and they have helped receive more than $15 million in discounts. You just need to present this card to any one of over 500 pharmacies in Arizona to receive a discount on your prescription purchase. Discounts typically range from 15 to 55 percent. Find additional ways to receive free prescription drugs. More.
How to Get Help With Your Mortgage and Foreclosure Prevention Programs
Arizona encourages homeowners who need help with their mortgage to take advantage of the organizations and programs that are available. Find out about mortgage aid. More.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
Helps ensure families in Arizona have access to health care services and plans that will reduce medical bills. The medical care insurance coverage provided by AHCCCS to thousands of Arizonans each year can include physical exams, doctor’s office visits, prescriptions, immunizations, prenatal care, and hospital care.
KidsCare
This is a free or low cost health insurance plan for children under 19 who have had no or limited health insurance coverage for the past three months. Most families will not need to pay a premium, however those families with higher incomes may have to pay a small monthly fee in order to get this coverage, which will help with medical bills and debt.
Medical Expense Deduction (MED)
Health coverage and insurance for those individuals whose incomes are too high to qualify for other Arizona AHCCCS assistance programs.
SOBRA Progam
This aid program will give healthcare coverage to residents of Arizona who are under the age of 19 or who are pregnant. There is no monthly premium to pay, unless parent's income is too high, which in that case the monthly premium is still very low.
Family Independence Program
Family Independence (FI) is a time-limited program that will assist families in need with dependent children when families cannot provide for their basic needs. The main focus of this help program is to assist lower income and struggling families with meeting their basic needs by providing cash grants and assistance, supportive services, and job training, debt help, and employment opportunities.
Cash Assistance
The Cash Assistance program will provide temporary cash grants and benefits, as well as supportive services to families in Arizona's who need the most aid. The aid program will assist these families with meeting their basic needs for well-being and safety and it will help serves as their bridge back to self-sufficiency.
Nutrition Assistance Program (N.A.)
Through the Nutrition Assistance Program, thousands of Arizonans are now able to provide adequate nutrition for their families. This aid program helps ensure families in Arizona are fed and well nourished
Child Care Assistance
If you need help paying for day care or other child care expenses, the Arizona Department of Economic Security administers a child care assistance program that provides an average subsidy of about $350 a month for about 35,000 children across the state. Continue.
Assistance From Arizona Cities and Counties
Phoenix
Maricopa County (Phoenix)
Mohave County (Kingman)
Pima County (Tucson)
Arizona Utility Bill Assistance
Home Energy Assistance Fund
Provides cash grants for low-income families who are under extreme financial hardship to help those families in need pay overdue utility bills and prevent potential gas or electric service shutoffs. This assistance program may provide eligible families annual one-time financial assistance cash grants of up to $500 to restore utilities to avoid disconnections.
APS Energy Support Program
If you are a lower income customer, you may be able to get a discount on your electric bill through this program. There are two options, the (E-3) or Medical Care Equipment Program (E-4). E-3 and E-4 both provide a discount up to 40% off the cost of a customers electric bill for customers who meet certain income guidelines. More.
APS Energy Wise Low Income Weatherization Program
The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program’s primary mission is to reduce the electricity or fuel expense for space cooling, space heating, and also water heating for income-eligible households. The secondary goal is also to improve the safety and health of the dwelling's occupants.
Project SHARE (Service to Help Arizonans with Relief on Energy)
This program may be able to help pay the energy bills (gas, electric, oil, wood) if you are over the age of 60 or disabled.
Arizona Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Utility Repair, Replacement and Deposit Program (URRD)
These assistance programs help with paying heating bills, utility bills and deposits, they conduct home weatherization, and will also replace or repair certain appliances for those in need.
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