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Before You Begin:

To save you time in the application process, here the important questions and qualifiers for your review before submitting your application request below for Colorado residents:

 

  1. Who can apply to Friends of Man?

     A referring professional, (social worker, case manager, clergy, physical therapist, patient navigator) applies to

     Friends  of Man on behalf of his/her client or patient. The applicant can help to provide the necessary information.

  1. Who is eligible for Friends of Man assistance?

     We assist applicants who have:

    • Household income of 300% or less of Federal Poverty Guidelines
    • Been in a stable living environment for at least 3 months
    • Are not homeless or living in institutional care
    • Have U.S. government-issued ID:
      • Social Security number
      • ITIN
      • Protected status, or other U.S. government-issued document.
      • If none of these is available, we can consider documented proof of stable residency/employment for one year.
  1. What does Friends of Man help with?                                                                                                                                               We have two application forms for requests either under or over $500:
    1. General Program Application – Requests over $500

·         Hearing aids

·         Home modifications, no walk-in tubs

·         Wheelchair ramps

·         Mobility equipment

         (wheelchairs, prostheses, lifts,  Bioness, etc.

·         Daycare for currently employed applicants

·         Cataract surgery

·         Medical procedures (Limited – call us first)

·         Medical equipment

·         Therapy camp for children

·         Vehicle adaptations, hand controls

·         Training

·         Dentures and extractions for all applicants.

·         Partial dentures and fillings for employed applicants

·         Rent assistance for employed applicants (Call us first)

    1. Basic Needs Program or Other Items Under $500
      • Basic Needs:  • food  • clothing  • household essentials   • personal needs
      • Items under $500   • glasses     • braces  • compression garments    • prescriptions  • food and gas during medical treatment   • other medical needs
  1. Is there anything that Friends of Man does NOT help with?
      • Back bills
      • Utilities
      • Exams or diagnostic testing
      • Items not listed above in our two Program descriptions
  1. What is the Friends of Man Payment Policy?

      When a request is approved, Friends of Man notifies the vendor in writing of our commitment. The vendor provides   

      the item or service to the applicant only after receiving our written approval. Friends of Man then pays the vendor 

      directly, after delivery of the item or service is confirmed.

  1. How long does the application process take?

      Depending on how quickly we receive all the requested information and documentation, a decision could be   

      reached  in as little as two to three weeks.

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