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To
insure that only those who cannot afford private veterinary
fees are served by PetFix, owners/caregivers are required
to show proof that they are low-income or are receiving or
eligible for public assistance, as follows: |
I. Owned cats and dogs are eligible for PetFix
low-cost surgeries if:
- The owner, or the owner's children living
in the home, demonstrates eligibility for one of the following
government assistance programs identified through the PetsOhio
grant program:
- Low-income housing assistance under the "United
States Housing Act of 1937," 42 U.S.C.A. 1437f, as amended, known
as the federal section 8 housing program
- The Ohio works first program established by Chapter 5107. of
the Revised Code
- Title XIX of the "Social Security Act," 49
Stat. 620 (1935), 42 U.S.C.A. 301, as amended, known as the medical
assistance program or Medicaid, provided by the department of
job and family services under Chapter 5111. of the Revised Code
- A program or law administered by the United States department
of veterans' affairs or veterans' administration for any service-connected
disability
- The food stamp program established under the "Food Stamp
Act of 1977," 91 Stat. 958, 7 U.S.C.A. 2011, as amended, administered
by the department of job and family services under section 5101.54
of the Revised Code
- The "special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants,
and children" established under the "Child Nutrition
Act of 1966," 80 Stat. 885, 42 U.S.C. 1786, as amended, administered
by the department of health under section 3701.132 of the Revised
Code
- Supplemental security income under Title XVI
of the "Social
Security Act," 86 Stat. 1475 (1972), 42 U.S.C.A. 1383, as
amended
- The income of the owner’s
family does not exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Annual
income should not exceed the following figures. This will be updated
yearly.
| Single |
15,600.00 |
Four |
31,800.00 |
Seven |
48,000.00 |
| Two |
21,000.00 |
Five |
37,200.00 |
Eight |
53,400.00 |
| Three |
26,400.00 |
Six |
42,600.00 |
More than eight add
$3,600 |
Clients who cannot demonstrate proof of eligibility for public assistance
and seek to qualify on the basis of income will be asked to complete
a form stating total family income and present pay stubs or W-2 forms
as documentation.
- They are recommended by a veterinarian in private
practice (occasionally a good client may fall
upon temporary hard times; if a veterinarian feels that their client
is in need and does not yet have proof of need, PetFix
will provide service to that client following communication from that client’s
veterinarian.)
II. Feral cats in managed
colonies are eligible for PetFix low-cost surgeries without regard
to the income level of the caregiver.
Generally, the easiest ways for people to show proof are by
showing a Medicaid Card or by obtaining a Letter of Eligibility from
their local welfare office.
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