Daily life services are designed to assist people with multiple sclerosis and their families with the everyday activities that multiple sclerosis can sometimes disrupt. Click below to read the description and requirements for these services.
Personal Care Supplies
This service is offered to members who have bowel and bladder dysfunction. Items include, but are not limited to:
- disposable briefs
- serenity pads
- catheters
- under pads
To qualify for this service:
- Insurance and other third party options have been denied
- If approved, the Society will cover the first $300 per person
- Every participant must submit an application (PDF) with proof of their income. This will help us to ensure that the clients with the most critical financial needs are getting assistance. Our new income guidelines are based on the federal poverty guidelines. We have multiplied the federal limits by 3 in order to set our chapter’s financial guidelines
If you have questions please do not hesitate to call1-800-FIGHT-MS.
Air Conditioners
We are now providing financial aid to help families purchase an air conditioner (window unit). Those who qualify will receive a $150 gift card to Lowes or Home Depot and must submit a receipt for the purchase.
To apply for this service, call 1-800-FIGHT-MS.
For this service:
- Confirmation of MS Diagnosis from a neurologist
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Submit a completed financial assistance application form
House Cleaning
Occasional house cleaning assistance can be provided to members who are experiencing challenges with completing everyday tasks. Please call1-800-FIGHT-MS to see if you are an appropriate candidate for this service.
For this service:
- Confirmation of MS Diagnosis from a neurologist
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Submit a completed financial assistance application form
Home Care
People with multiple sclerosis experience exacerbations or flare-ups which may require home care on an on-going or intermittent basis. The chapter can provide temporary home health aides to provide short term support. Appropriate situations could include:
- additional support after flare-up
- regular attendant is not available and gap coverage is needed
- awaiting implementation of state sponsored home care.
The home care service is not for clients in need of long-term service.
For this service:
- Confirmation of MS Diagnosis from a neurologist
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Submit a completed financial assistance application form
A Financial Assistance Application form must be completed and submitted to the chapter before any assistance can be provided.