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How to Apply
Health Advantage Application
Go to any of the 20+
Health Advantage Provider Sites and tell the staff that you are interested in applying for the
Health Advantage Program. You will have to choose a primary care site for each member of your family. Your doctor will coordinate all of your health care, including:
- Giving check-ups and immunizations.
- Writing prescriptions.
- Referring you to a specialist.
- Taking care of you when you are sick.
When you apply for Health Advantage, you will be asked to provide documentation demonstrating that:
- You are a current
resident of Marion County.
- You meet the
income guidelines.
- You are not eligible for insurance or any other payor source.
Acceptable documentation includes:
Proof of Marion County Residency:
- Current utility bill such as gas, electric or phone.
- Current lease agreement or mortgage statement.
- Recent item delivered by U.S. Postal Service.
- Current Marion County library card or Voter's Registration Card.
Proof of income:
- Pay check stubs or statement from employer with current gross income for the past 3 months.
- Current statement from INET (unemployment office) if unemployed or self-employed.
- Social Security or SSI Award letter (call 1.800.772.1213 if it is lost).
- Quarterly or annual tax records, if self employed.
- Verification of pensions or retirement benefits.
- Verification of child support received.
- Bank statements.
- Verification of student loans and grants.
- Divorce decree, if necessary.
- Signed and dated statement from person assisting with household expenses.
- Signed and dated statement from person providing room and board.
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