The Medina County Veterans Service Commission/Office will provide financial assistance (FA) available for those eligible Veterans (only) in order to provide dental health service through the Medina County Health Department.
The dental assistance program is designed to assist veterans who meet the income eligibility for the program.
Eligibility:
Service requirements:
- Discharged under honorable conditions
- Must have served on active duty for other than training,
- or, while serving on active duty for training, incurred a disability recognized by VA/DOD
- Completed the initial training period (i.e. basic training and advanced individual training). have not less than 90 days during a period of war, as set forth by the VA or not less than 180 days during peacetime.
Residency requirements:
- Applicants must have been a bona fide resident of Medina County for a period of 3 months/90 days immediately preceding application.
- Proof of residency must be established.
Financial requirements:
- The minimal income guidelines of 200% poverty level must be met in order to approve financial assistance for dental.
- All requirements for financial assistance under section 4.1 of the Medina County Veterans Service Commission/Office Policy Manual must be met
- Vouchers will not exceed $2,500 per voucher
- Maximum lifetime cap $10,000 per family
- Dental Service is only for the Veteran, spouse, widow or eligible family member until 18 years of age.
- Must not be eligible for VA Dental Services
- Covered services by your insurance will not be included
Services Covered
- Dental Exams
- Cleanings
- Dentures
- Fillings
- Crowns
The Medina County Veterans Service Commission/Office will cover your shared cost of the authorized services. Vouchers will not exceed $2,500 per voucher with a maximum lifetime cap $10,000.
Applicants must complete a financial assistance application at the Medina County Veterans Service Office and be approved prior to receiving service from the Medina County Health Department.