FAQs • Pasco County, FL • CivicEngage

Where can I get help with my electric bill?: If there is someone in your household age 60 or older, you MAY qualify for electric assistance with Human Services. Please complete an online application for this service directly through our website at the link below. If you require additional assistance or are not able to complete an online application, please contact your local Resource Center or call our contact number.
If there is no one in your home age 60 or older, your household does not qualify for assistance through Human Services at this time. We encourage you to contact Mid Florida Community Services, another local agency, as they may be able to assist. You can contact them at 844-873-3185. You may also contact 2-1-1 or your local Resource Center for additional options.

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Human Services

1. How do I apply for services?: The quickest, easiest way to apply for available services is through our website. On our 'Application for Assistance' page you may submit applications for Past due Rent, Move-In Deposit Assistance or Elderly Electric Assistance. If you do not have regular computer access or require additional assistance, you can stop by your local Resource Center for help or call our contact number. If you are interested in indigent cremation, please view our 'Programs and Services' page for contact information for our current vendor, who will complete a prescreening with you.

2. Where can I apply for food stamps (SNAP)?: You can apply directly to the Department and Children and Families online at the link below. If you prefer to complete a paper application you can print one from that website as well. If you need assistance in applying, you may search for a Community Partner below who can help you. Pasco County Human Services does not makes determinations or administer benefits related to food stamps (SNAP), cash assistance, Medicaid or any other benefit provided through the Department of Children and Families. ACCESS Florida

3. How do I get help paying my medical bills?: The Division of Human Services is unfortunately unable to provide assistance with medical bills at this time unless a HCRA application is submitted to us directly by the administering hospital. We do not have discretionary funding for help with prescriptions, specialists, insurance or other medical related expenses at this time.
If you believe you may qualify for Medicaid, you can apply for this benefit with the Department of Children and Families at the link below. You may also call 2-1-1 to locate additional resources. ACCESS Florida

4. Where can I get help with my electric bill?: If there is someone in your household age 60 or older, you MAY qualify for electric assistance with Human Services. Please complete an online application for this service directly through our website at the link below. If you require additional assistance or are not able to complete an online application, please contact your local Resource Center or call our contact number.
If there is no one in your home age 60 or older, your household does not qualify for assistance through Human Services at this time. We encourage you to contact Mid Florida Community Services, another local agency, as they may be able to assist. You can contact them at 844-873-3185. You may also contact 2-1-1 or your local Resource Center for additional options.