Financial Assistance for Folsom

Programs that offer monetary assistance, usually for specific purposes (e.g., medical equipment, prescriptions, utilities).

AARP Tax Aid Program
888-227-7669
This website sponsored by the National Council on Aging is set up to help you find what state, federal and local government health and financial programs are available in your area.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
800-474-1116
This non-profit affiliate of CancerCare was founded in 2007 to address the needs of cancer patients who are having financial difficulty affording their insurance copayments for cancer medications.
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
800-929-8118
City of Sacramento, Revenue Division
(916)808-8500
Food Stamp Program – Sacramento County
(916)874-2072
Franchise Tax Board
800-852-5711
General Assistance
(916)874-2072
Heat, Utility Bill, Assistance Program
(916)567-5200
Internal Revenue Service
800-829-1040
Long Term Care MediCal Unit – Sacramento County
(916)874-9460
Provides financial assistance with winter utility bills for low income individuals. Contact the national office to find the local office nearest you.
Medi-Cal – Sacramento County
(916)874-2215
Every state has individual programs and eligibility requirements for their Medicaid long-term care. Medicaid long-term care is a partnership between the state and federal government with the goal of taking care of each state’s low-income, aged, blind, or disabled populations. Click your state for a look at available programs and basic eligibility qualifications. Medicaid programs are very detailed, and requirements can change without much notice.  Use this Guide for basic information and then seek help from local experts.
Medicare offers a program for persons with limited income who need help paying for their medications. Support can come in the form of reduced premiums, a reduced annual deductible, or reduced prescription co-payments. Even people who own their own home can qualify. Eligibility is based on income and resources other than a car or house.
Mercy Housing California
, West Sacramento, Ca. 95691 · Map »
(916)414-4400
Money Management International
800-736-2227
This organization runs the National Energy Assistance Referral Project. Contact them to find out about energy subsidies to reduce heating, gas and electric costs for low income households in your area.
This is the website of the nonprofit professional organization of licensed credit counselors who are certified to offer low-cost, confidential advice to help people who are in a financial crisis.
Salvation Army – Social Services Center
(916)442-0331
SMUD Assistance Programs
888-742-7683
The Social Security Administration can help with the following services: apply for Social Security benefits, apply for Medicare, replace a Social Security or Medicare card, apply for Social Security disability, to name a few.
Social Security – Sacramento Dist. Office
877-274-5419
A Federal program run by Social Security that pays monthly checks to people who are aged 65 and older, disabled, or blind and who have limited income and assets.
Veterans’ Service Office – Sacramento County
(916)874-6811
Please Note: Mercy Hospice does not specifically endorse the activities of these organizations, but offers their information as a sample of the kinds of materials and services that are available.