Incidental Medical Expense Assistance | Missouri Council of the Blind
Provides financial assistance for eligible individuals following an accident or illness commencing after December 31, 1980, resulting in of the individual not being able to perform normal activity without the care of a licensed physician.
Date of Last Formal Update
12/12/2024
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
Physical Address
5453 Chippewa Street, Saint Louis, MO 63109
Hours
Mon-Fri - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Voice
Website
Application process
Call to Apply
Fee
- Members receive the full benefits of the Health Benefits Program as set forth by the Health Benefits Committee - Non members of the Missouri Council of the Blind shall receive 50% of the Health Benefits Program
Required documents
- Completed Application - A physician's statement/a release of information form - Documentation of all the dates for the illness or injury included, and the application must be submitted within 90 days of the last date shown on the physician's statement - If not a member of the MCB, a signed statement of legally blind status, from an ophthalmologist, or other reasonable authority such as Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Eligibility
- Individuals who are legally blind in both eyes of Missouri as well as sighted members of MCB are eligible to apply for health benefits through this plan - The maximum benefit is limited to ten weeks of benefits during each fiscal year of the Council
Languages
English
Service area
MO
Agency info
MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
Statewide membership organization of the blind that supports and/or participates in other programs that promote the interests of legally blind persons. Services include General Clothing Provision, Disability Related Transportation, Electric Service Payment Assistance, Gas Service Payment Assistance, Scholarships, Computer Access Aids, Blind Mobility Aids, Braille and Tactile Aids, Low Vision Aids, Incidental Medical Expense Assistance, Prescription Expense Assistance, Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance, Disability Awareness Training, Disability Rights Groups, and Specialized Information and Referral. ALSO KNOWN AS BLIND, MISSOURI COUNCIL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE BLIND, MISSOURI