Documents Required for Eligibility Determination
In order to receive certain services from the Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County (DOH-Columbia) you must be financially screened. Please bring the following items to with you:
- Identification Card (picture ID preferred, other examples are voter registration card, birth certificate, infant hospital records, paycheck/stub, passport, etc.)
- Any insurance card(s)
- Four (4) weeks most current/consecutive pay stubs:
- If recently terminated – final paycheck or statement on letterhead stating you are no longer employed at company.
- If unemployed – copy of unemployment income statement, food stamp statement, SSI statement, retirement statements, etc.
- No income – bring a notarized letter from whoever is paying room and board, or have responsible party come in with you and sign letter here.
DOH-DeSoto offers a discounted/sliding fee scale; you will not be denied access to services due to inability to pay.
El Departamento de Salud de Florida-Condado de DeSoto ofrece servicios con tarifas descontadas; no se le negara el acceso a los servicios debido a su incapacidad de pagar. Por favor llame para mas informacion.