COMMUNITY WELLNESS

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Increasing Access to Health Services in Polk County

UWCF’s Community Wellness Initiative helps specifically in the areas of prevention, early intervention and behavioral health.

Our Community Wellness Initiative is a “boots on the ground” program for informing residents about the Polk HealthCare Plan as well as the many other services and resources available through United Way.

Made possible through a grant with Polk County Board of County Commissioners, United Way of Central Florida has a network of Community Wellness Navigators who provide information to individuals and families, spreading awareness of the Polk HealthCare Plan and assisting them with the online application. These Community Wellness Navigators are unique in that they can also advise individuals on other community programs to provide wrap-around services and support.

The Polk HealthCare Plan (PHP) offers eligible Polk residents access to healthcare. Through Polk County’s partnerships with licensed medical providers, PHP members gain access to primary and specialty care, behavioral healthcare, urgent care, emergency care, medications and more – at little or no cost.

The Polk HealthCare plan is funded by a voter approved, half-cent sales surtax and is administered by Polk County’s Community Health Care section. Learn more or apply online for the Polk HealthCare Plan.

Click “Apply Now” below go get started. If you need assistance applying, you can submit your information by clicking “Get Assistance Applying” to receive a call back from one of our Community Wellness Navigators to help you through the process.

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Not sure if you qualify? Check the income guidelines below. More eligibility requirements are listed here.

Those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level qualify.

Number in Household	Monthly	Annually
1	$2,510	$30,120
2	$3,406.67	$40,880
3	$4,303.33	$51,640
4	$5,200	$62,400
5	$6,096.67	$73,160
6	$6,993.33	$83,920
7	$7,890	$94,680
8	$8,786.67	$105,440
9	$9,683.33	$116,200
10	$10,580	$126,960

Want to talk with a Community Wellness Navigator? Check our calendar for community events we’ll be attending!

You may request a member handbook or submit questions concerning your eligibility for the PHP by emailing phpeligibility@polk-county.net or by calling (863) 533-1111.

United Way of Central Florida’s Community Wellness Navigators are a recipient of and partially funded by Polk County’s voter-approved 1/2 cent sales tax for community health care.

Looking for other UWCF-funded Health services and agency partners?

Check out our Health Initiative page.

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