Here are some resources to find more information about financial assistance beyond Medicaid/Medicare.

You must check the criteria for eligibility for most, just as you would Medicaid/Medicare.  Please do not get discouraged from the requirements or process as it may feel tedious, yet well worth it in the longrun.  I recommend reviewing your denial letter & the eligibility from Social Services.  There is an appeal process and may also be someone that can assist in this legal matter as well. If you need dietary assistance while suffering from type 1/2 diabetes check these blood boost formula reviews.

The current laws (Afforadable Healthcare Act) is slated to become effective in 2014 which focuses on insurance companies to accept patients with pre-existing conditions.  Although we do not know the outcome of the election or how it will effect this law, I suggest finding external resources.  Later, you can be advised on this law’s impact in receiving further aid.

Good luck ~ FayToday

Cumberland Community Action Program, Inc.

Cynthia L. Wilson
Chief Executive Officer
P.O. Box 2009
Fayetteville, NC 28302
Telephone: (910) 485-6131
Fax: (910) 485-7479
Email: francisco.olivarez@ccap-inc.org
URL: http://www.ccap-inc.org

Better Health 
1422 Bragg Blvd.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 483-7534
FAX (910) 483-2157
Information@BetterHealthCC.org

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5

Client Financial Assistance: 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00

Federal assistance through hospitals

Hill-Burton free or reduced cost care
Hill-Burton is a federal program that provides money to hospitals for construction of new or improved facilities. Under the terms of the grants, the hospitals are required to provide some services at zero or reduced costs to persons who cannot otherwise afford them. Each hospital chooses which services it will provide at no or reduced cost. The covered services are specified in a notice which is published by the hospital and also in a notice provided to all persons seeking services in the facility.

Private foundations

American Cancer Society
Local ACS office often help cancer patients with treatment-related travel expenses including transportation, medicine and medical supplies. Along with financial assistance, ACS offers support and advice for cancer patients and family members, as well as extensive news on cancer prevention and research.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Formerly the Leukemia Society of America, The Society provides supplementary financial assistance to patients in need. The program is supported entirely by public contributions.

Tax Considerations

Cancer patients often encounter treatment-related expenses that are not covered by insurance. Some of these expenses can be tax deductible. Examples of deductible expenses includemileage for trips to and from medical appointments, out-of-pocket costs for treatment, prescription drugs or equipment, and the cost of meals during medical visits.

For more information on deductible medical expenses, contact any local office of the Internal Revenue Service, a tax consultant, or certified public accountant.

GET HELP ?

FayToday has collected a listing of emergency numbers and locations to assist victims of the storm.  Here you can find info on where to dispose tree debris, shelter locations, and more.  If you know someone who is in need, please share this list.

FEMA

Cumberland County Department of Social Services building

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily

provides assistance with disaster recovery process

• Get the Facts from SBA: Great Online Guide!
• FEMA at 1-800-621-3362
• www.fema.gov

Social Services:  Food benefits available until May 3 for “not currently receiving”

Food benefits available untiil May 6 for those “currently receiving benefits”

TAX for 2010

? STORM VICTIMS: Under section 7508A, the IRS gives affected taxpayers until June 30 to file most tax returns ? LEARN MORE: http://1.usa.gov/NCrelief — Affected taxpayers in a federally declared disaster area have the option of claiming disaster-related casualty losses on their federal income tax return for either this year or last year.

Where’s my State Tax REFUND check?! ? NC residents can call ? 1-877-252-4052 to get status on returns ? {? 24 hours a day 7 days a week} ???

Federal REFUND? visit onlinehttp://1.usa.gov/fedrefund OR call 1-800-829-1954

CTS Cleaning Systems

free weekend pressure washing rental

started May 6 – until

Visit www.ctsclean.com website.

Tornado victims can call (910) 483-5349. Use the reference code AP0023

FORT BRAGG

Tornado Assistance Center:

Soldier Support Center – 1st floor

OPENS April 19th

8am – 5pm

? 1(800) 457-4636 ?

Offered Services:

• Army Emergency Relief
• Lending Closet
• Defense Finance and Accounting Service
• legal assistance and claims services
• Army Family Lodging
• Housing Referral Office
• Military Family Life Consultants
• American Red Cross
• private insurance companies
• a chaplain

HOME INSPECTIONS:

Cumberland County will waive fees for electrical inspections in storm-affected areas for at least 2 weeks.

? Home or business inspections: call the Cumberland County Planning and Inspections Department at (910) 678-7600

Governor’s Information Hotline

NOW OPEN: 9:00 am until 7:00pm, everyday

CALL ? 1-888-835-9966

**Operators will answer questions about storm recovery, individual assistance needs, donations, and volunteering.

TREE DISPOSAL

Cumberland County:

(Must be cut or under 9ft in length)

? Wilkes Road Treatment & Processing Facility

? FREE until May 2nd

Hours of operation:

Monday – Saturday

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

For more info: (910) 486-0839

SHELTERS:

Cumberland County

Westover Recreational,

277 Bonanza, Fayetteville

Harnett County

Triton High School,

215 Maynerd Lake Road, Erwin

***MORE ASSISTANCE CENTERS LISTED BELOW!

How is help utilized thus far?

American Red Cross in the state of North Carolina currently has as of April 19th 2011:

• 26 deployed Emergency Response Vehicles
• 7 Open shelters with 293 residents
• 11 active Emergency Operation Centers
• 262 staff working tirelessly
• Hundreds of volunteers

Locally the Highlands Chapter has provided :

• Over 4,000 meals
• Support for 5 initial shelters
• currently maintaining two

information via  Q98 News on facebook (click here to visit Q98)

87 people went to 3 shelters in Cumberland County, and more than four dozen stayed overnight (via WRAL.com)

GIVE HELP ?

FayToday has listed locations and events that are collecting donation and funds for storm victims.  Find out instantly by facebook or revisit this webpage for updates.

GROUP HELP, GRAB A FRIEND!

The American Red Cross Highlands Chapter has tornado recovery effort volunteer opportunities available for small groups of volunteers (2-4) on a continuous basis.

Tornado Recovery Headquarters:

Old West Area Fire Department

4820 Rosehill Road

Fayetteville, NC 28311

Please ask for Jerry Peterson or Laura Mata on-site for volunteer instructions.  For more information, please contact Tracy Kohut, Volunteer Coordinator at (910) 867-8151 ext. 29

FOOD BANK HELP

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeast North Carolina is collecting donations of food and has other tornado recovery effort volunteer opportunities available including sorting and distributing donations. Volunteers are welcome on a continuous basis at:

The Second Harvest Food Bank headquarters:

406 Deep Creek Road

Fayetteville, NC 28312

(910) 485-6923

N.C. Disaster Relief Fund

Governor’s office & United Way (NC)

Only accepts monetary donations.

Donations are tax deductible and 100 % of donated funds will go to survivors.

More information @ http://www.ncdisasterrelief.org/

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

United Way | Red Cross | Salvation Army

Lowes parking lot on Skibo Road

April 20, from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m.

NEEDED: Donations of food, water, diapers, money

All benefits go to Red Cross Highland Chapter.

Chick-fil-A on Ramsey St

Socks & Underwear Drive

Wednesday, April 20

6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• receive a free Chick-fil-A chicken biscuit from 6 to 10:30 a.m. -OR-
• an Original Chicken Sandwich from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

benefits go to Fayetteville Urban Ministries

6-7 pm will host American Red Cross donations with local donor matching every donated dollar

HELP BEN MARTIN ELEMENTARY:

Donate Online:  click here to donate by grade level

Drop Off Locations

Temporary Home of Ben Martin Elementary
117 Quincy St. 
Fayetteville, NC 28301
8:30am to 2:30pm only

Fayetteville FireAntz
220 N. McPherson Church Rd. Suite A
Fayetteville, NC  28303
(Beside Olive Garden)

Fayetteville SwampDogs
J.P. Riddle Stadium
2823 Legion Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28306

Fayetteville Force
Highland Executive Building
2504 Raeford Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
(Near the corner of Raeford Rd. and Robeson St.)

Cape Fear Thunder
Collecting at all Home Games
 May 14th, and May 28th
3200 Ramsey St. 
Daskal Stadium
Fayetteville, NC 28311
(Behind Reid Ross High School)

Stedman/Eastover NC

Socks for Vets
7536 Clinton Road
Stedman, NC 28391

DONATE TO MORE NORTH CAROLINA AREAS:

Bertie County Tornado Relief Fund
PO Box 530 Windsor, NC 27983

on facebook:  Pray for Bertie County

Donations also accepted at:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php

http://www.baptistsonmission.org/Projects/North-Carolina/Tornado/Donate

MORE ASSISTANCE CENTERS:

• Aging Services  (800) 677-1116

• American Red Cross   (866-GET-INFO)

• Business Physical Disaster Loans DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov

• Crisis Counseling  (800) 273-8255

• Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)  Cumberland County DSS

• Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator 1-800-621-FEMA

• Federal Student Aid Loan and Grant Data 1-800-4-FED-AID

• FEMA Housing Portal

• Fraud Detection (866) 720-5721

• Home and Property Disaster Loans 1-800-659-2955

• Individuals and Households Program – Housing Assistance

• Individuals and Households Program – Other Needs Assistance

• Information and Referrals

• Insurance Information

• (IRS) Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Program

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 1866-674-6327

• Rural Housing Loans:

• Rural Housing Housing Repair Loans & Grants

• Savings Bond Redemption and Replacement

• Small Business Administration(Home and Personal Property Loan Program)

• Small Business Administration (SBA)

• Social Security (800) 772-1213

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Relief Information

• Tax Assistance (800) 829-3676

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families TANF @CC Social Services

• Unemployment Assistance  (866) 487-2365

• Veterans Benefits  (800) 827-1000