Medicaid Online Tutorial

The Pasco County Library System has launched a new tutorial to assist people who want to apply for Medicaid using the Access Florida web page, located here.  You can view the tutorial by clicking this link or going to the E-Government Tools Page here, selecting Tutorials, and then click on the image of the Medicaid video.  The E-Government Tools Page also contains a lot of other tutorials, videos, and government information.

Dental Coverage PHCC Dental Clinic

The primary purpose of the Pasco-Hernando Community College dental hygiene clinic is to educate dental hygiene students to become competent professionals in their field. At the clinic, dental hygiene students provide services to the public under the direct supervision of licensed dental hygienists and dentists. Reasonably priced clinic services are available to members of the public while the college is in session.

Services for the dental hygiene clinic are by appointment only. Clinic days vary by semester. Appointment times are 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Because students are evaluated at various times during the visit, please plan on a minimum of 2 1/2 - 3 hours per appointment. More than one visit may be needed for cleanings.

Fees for complete cleaning services are:

• $20.00 (age 11 and older)
• $10.00 (5-10 years old)

Other Services are available such as:

• oral examination
• X-rays
• cleaning and polishing
• fluoride treatment
• oral hygiene instruction
• sealants
• root planing
• ultrasonic scaling
• nutritional counseling

For more information call (727) 816-3281 or visit their web site:

http://phcc.edu/academics/health/dentalclinic.php

H1N1 Questions & Answers

Many people are concerned about the H1N1 virus.  Some of us may even know others who had contracted the disease.  The site USA.gov has compiled a list of frequently asked questions about H1N1 that may be able to assist you in getting the answers you need.  Go Here to view their site. This site has a robust frequently asked questions  (faqs) section about a wide variety of government services as well.

Public Health Departments

Do you know about the Public Health departments in Pasco County? If you live in Pasco County, click HERE to view maps of a location near you. While Public Health Departments do not replace a primary care provider they do provide some health services for free such as immunizations, smoking cessations programs and more. To learn more about services provided at your local health department.

For more information: (727) 861-5250 or go to http://www.doh.state.fl.us/chdpasco/default.html

Florida Healthy Kids and Kid Care

Do you have a child or children without health insurance because of a change in your existing health care plan, the cost has become too expensive, or you no longer have health care insurance?  You are not alone.  The state of Florida has programs which may be able to help you provide insurance for your child or children.  There are eligibility requirements for the programs.  To learn more about the programs or to apply online, visit the links below:

Florida Kid Care
Florida Healthy Kids

Flu Shots in Pasco County

The Pasco County Health Department is giving seasonal flu shots.
Flu Shots will cost $25 payable by cash or check. With proof, Medicare clients will be given their shot for free and their insurance will be billed. For Medicare HMO and all other insurance there will be a $25 charge. Receipts will be given to file with insurance companies.
Shots will be given at these locations:
•Dade City Clinic, 13941 15th St., (352) 521-1450. Appointments are advised. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to noon Thursday
•Hudson Clinic, 11511 Denton Ave. (727) 861-5661. Shots are by appointment only.
•Land O' Lakes Clinic, 4135 Land O' Lakes Blvd., (813) 558-5173. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7:30 to 10 a.m. Friday
•New Port Richey Clinic, 10841 Little Road, (727) 861-5260, ext. 268. Shots are by appointment only.
•Zephyrhills Clinic, 4717 Airport Road, (813) 780-0740. Walk-ins are accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Wednesday is recommended. Appointments can be made.
These shots do not prevent swine flu. For more information on the H1N1 Swine Flu call 877-352-3581 between 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Information is available in English, Spanish and Creole.


Click here for H1N1 Flue (Swine Flu): Resources for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Help paying medical and other bills

Do you need help paying your utility and other bills?

To Learn about the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program click here
or in Pasco County call: (352)567-0533 or (727)845-7350.

Also, check out the Pasco County Human Services website or call them at (727)834-3297 or (352)521-5173.

They provide assistance with:

*Dental Services are restricted to simple extractions

*Out-Patient Services

*Physicians office visits

*Laboratory and x-rays, when ordered by physician

*Limited payments toward past due rent

*Limited payments for past due utility bills (electricity, water, propane)

*Burial services for residents who have no insurance benefits or other means by which to pay for services

*Information and Referrals on available community resources
Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program – This program assists residents 60 years of age and older, twice a year, with past due utility bills. Funding is through the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc.

*Assistance with prescription drugs, up to the established amounts, when ordered by a physician (Human Services does not provide psychotropic and/or habit forming medications.)


Remember to call 211 if you need referrals to other social service agencies.