Eligibility
True or False:
Only residents of Alachua County may be considered for assistance through Social Services.
Answer:
True - with the sole exception of indigent burial/cremation services for those individuals who died within Alachua County regardless of their residency.
Bus passes for transport can be approved for which of the following:
A. Medical appointments
B. Job searching
C. Visiting family or running errands
D. A and B only
E. All of the above
Answer:
D - A and B only
How often can an applicant apply for glasses?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every four years
Answer:
B - Every two years
True or False:
Housing and utility services checks are written directly to the customer to encourage fiscal responsibility.
Answer:
False - checks are made out directly to the vendor
A. Solid Waste and Refuse
B. Stormwater
C. Fire
D. Animal Services
E. All of the above
Answer:
E - All of the above - Social Services determines eligibility for the waiver and notifies the corresponding department to notify them of the approval
Applicants must provide which of the following to apply for assistance:
A. Photo identification
B. Minimum of 30 days of income history
C. Two proofs of Alachua County residency
D. All of the above
Answer:
D - all of the above
What is the only program for which an applicant need not be an Alachua County resident?
A. Waiver Services
B. Burial and Cremation Services
C. Transportation (Bus passes)
Answer:
B - Burial and Cremation Services
True or False:
The Health Services can be used to supplement insurance, such as Medicaid, Medicare, or employer insurance, if those plans do not adequately meet health or prescription needs.
Answer:
False
The maximum amount Social Services may consider for assistance with a utility bill is:
A. $210
B. $320
C. $350
D. $430
Answer:
C - $350
To qualify for a non-ad valorem waiver of certain fees the homeowner shall:
A. Occupy the residential property
B. Be entitled to a homestead exemption
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer:
C - Both A and B
To determine eligibility for all services, customers monthly gross income must be within the following Federal Poverty Level Guidelines:
A. 100% of FPL
B. 150% of FPL
C. 200% of FPL
D. No income restrictions
Answer:
B - 150% of FPL
Bus passes issued by Social Services will authorize bus transportation for:
A. RTS
B. MV Transport
C. Greyhound
D. All of the above
Answer:
A - RTS
What is the co-pay for prescriptions once certified?
A. $2
B. $4
C. $5
D. No co-pay required
Answer:
C - $5 per prescription, per fill
How many times may customers be considered for housing and/or utility services?
A. One time per year
B. Two times per year
C. One time every two years
D. Whenever they need it
Answer:
C. One time every two years
How often can a animal owner apply for animal services waiver?
A. Annually
B. Every five years
C. Once in a lifetime
Answer:
C - Once in a lifetime
Does applicant have to complete an in-person interview to determine their eligibility?
A. Yes
B. No
Answer:
B - No
True or False:
As a cost-savings measure, Alachua County transitioned to a "cremation preferred" policy which favors approval for cremations over burials.
Answer:
True - many counties across the state only now provide cremation services. Alachua provides assistance for a burial up to the cost of the cremation expense.
True or False:
The Health Care Responsibility Act (HCRA) can pay for students who are dependents of their parents as long as they are attending college in Alachua County.
Answer:
False - If a student is a dependent on a parent's taxes, they must apply in the county where their parent resides even if they attend college in Alachua County
Applicants have the right to file an appeal, for reasons other than eligibility (income, residency, etc.), if denied for housing and utility services.
Answer:
True
True or False:
Can rental property owners apply for non-ad valorem fee waivers?
Answer:
No - owner must reside on the property
Name 3 of 5 core criteria, which must be met to be considered for assistance through Social Services.
1 - Alachua County resident
2 - Over 18 (or emancipated)
3 - At or below 150% federal poverty level
4 - Full-time employment, if student status
5 - Legal resident of US
Answer:
All of the above - with exception to residency for the burial and cremation services
Social Services has approved all, but which of the following under Urgent Special Needs?
A. Well pump repair
B. Septic pump out
C. Electric chair lift
D. Central heat/air repair
Answer:
D - Central heat/air repair
True or False:
Alachua Cares services includes emergency room visits and specialist office visits.
Answer:
False - Alachua Cares only covers primary care visits and prescriptions
True or False:
Residents of subsidized housing sites are not eligible for Social Services housing and or utility services, as they already receive subsidies.
Answer:
False
True or False: Alachua County residents can self-refer to Social Services to receive an Animal waiver.
Answer:
False - they must be referred by the Division of Animal Services