Indiana Assistance Programs

How to find assistance, grants, and help in Indiana. Aid is available in all cities and counties including Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.

Assistance Programs

Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)
HIP is a health insurance plan for uninsured Hoosier adults between the ages of 19-64. Some of the services this plan provides includes a basic commercial health care benefits package once annual medical costs exceed $1,100. It also provides for coverage for preventive services up to $500 a year at no cost to the plan participants. This is a great plan to help pay medical bills and debt. 1-877-438-4479

Indiana State Law Calls for “Poor Relief”
Legislation has been in effect in Indiana since 1894 that requires that Indiana's 1,000+ towns and townships to provide "poor relief" to citizens. This relief can include many things, such as rent help, housing, food, utility assistance, and medical assistance. Contact your local town government and ask them about the law.

Hoosier Healthwise
Hoosier Healthwise is free or low-cost health insurance plan pregnant women, children, and low-income working families. This plan will pay for medical bills and health care expenses. (317) 232-4946

Hoosier Rx
A State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program that will help pay the monthly Part D premium for seniors. More ways to get prescription drug assistance. 1-866-267-4679

Free Prescription Drug Card
The free Indiana drug card will provide free drug cards to all state of Indiana residents, and if people use the card at their local pharmacy, the card will provide substantial pharmacy discounts on prescription drugs and medicines. Thousands of pharmacies across the state will accept the card. Find additional ways to get help with medical bills. Continue.

Indiana Manpower and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT)
This program will provide services that are designed to help recipients of Food Stamps and TANF obtain economic self-sufficiency through

• training
• education
• job search and placement activities
• Contact the Local Office of Family and Children in your county

Indiana Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Program that provides financial assistance for individuals and families who are working or enrolled in school.

Indiana's Food Stamp Program
This aid program was designed to raise the nutritional level of low income households in Indiana.

Consolidate Debts, Advice for Personal Loans, and Budgeting
Find a listing of credit counselors and organization to call for help. The locations listed will be non-profits and can offer help for paying bills, debts, and other loans. More Indiana credit counseling services.

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
TANF is an assistance program that provides cash grants, aid, and various supportive services to assist the Indiana family and help families become economic self-sufficient.

Indiana Foreclosure Help and Mortgage Assistance
Locate Indiana organizations and programs that can help you with paying your mortgage. Continue.

Also, there are many non-profit agencies that are HUD approved. These locations are another resource for Indiana homeowners. Read more.

Free Legal Aid
Read about programs that offer free legal assistance and representation to needy individuals in Indiana. Non-profit law firms can help people deal with civic legal cases. Learn more.

Children's Special Health Care Services
This is a supplemental health care program that will assist Indiana families of children with chronic, serious medical conditions pay for bills and debts that are from the treatment related to their child's condition. 1-800-475-1355

Free Health Care
The Indiana agency known as Community Health Centers provides free medical and health care to people across the state, regardless of their income. Get more information on free health care in Indiana.

In addition to the community centers, many other locations focus on providing dental care to Indiana families. They can provide assistance at no cost, or reduced rates, to those in need. Click here.

Free Food in Indiana
State residents can contact a food bank or pantry for groceries, free food, and other forms of non-monetary assistance. Click here to find locations.

Energy Bill Assistance
Get access to and learn about several different utility and heating assistance programs in Indiana. More.

Housing, eviction and homeless prevention
The government of Indiana coordinates several housing resources for low income families. Funds are provided to those who need help by both the state and the federal government. Find a listing of Indiana emergency housing programs.

Assistance From Indiana Cities and Counties