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Critical Medical Needs Program is sponsored by United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas (in partnership with Liberty Utilities, Spire Gas, and Missouri American Water). This program helps stop disconnection or restore utility services for households with individuals who have critical medical needs. United Way works with local health systems to identify eligible patients and speed up securing assistance.
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Critical Medical Needs Program | United Way of SW Missouri & SE Kansas Critical Medical Needs Program When you have a major physical or mental health crisis, you might experience trouble paying your utility bills. The loss of utilities can worsen your health condition and spiral into other unforeseen consequences that jeopardize your household’s stability.
Since mid-2024, United Way has managed the Critical Medical Needs program - a path to stop disconnection or restore services for households with people who have critical medical needs.
Made possible through partnerships with Liberty Utilities, Spire Gas, and Missouri American Water, United Way works with local health systems to identify eligible patients, speed up securing assistance, and provide additional supports for households that are struggling with major medical needs.
Currently, this program is only available to Missouri residents of Barton, Jasper, Newton, or McDonald counties that are customers of Liberty Utilities (for electric), Spire (for gas), or Missouri American Water (for water). Interested in helping out?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Households with individuals who have critical medical needs and are struggling with utility payments. Eligibility is identified through local health systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Critical Medical Needs Program is funded by United Way of Southwest Missouri & Southeast Kansas (in partnership with Liberty Utilities, Spire Gas, and Missouri American Water). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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