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Walmart offers up to a 30-day supply of over 300 different generic medications for $4 per prescription. They also offer a 90-day supply of many generic medications for $10. These prices do not apply to prescriptions filled by mail order. Prescriptions refills may be ordered online or by telephone, but… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 8, 2026
Medicaid and EBT cardholders get a 50% discount on Amazon Prime Membership, paying only $6.99 per month instead of $14.99. The 50% discount can be a significant savings for EBT card holders who already self pay for Amazon Prime. In some situations it can also be beneficial for those who… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 6, 2026
Seniors are welcome to enjoy free laundry services from 10 AM through noon, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at City Limits Laundry, located at 4592 Montgomery Road, Norwood, OH 45212. The service is made available by Dedicated Senior Medical Centers. The service is limited to the timeframe… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 5, 2026
Individuals who have had their driver's license or Ohio professional license suspended due to lack of child support payments, can have these licenses reinstated if they make payment arrangements this August. Payment arrangements must be made with the Child Support Division of the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 1, 2026
The Social Security Administration creates an annual statement for each individual, showing how much you have paid in Social Security and Medicare taxes, and how much you would get in Social Security benefits when you reach full retirement age. The Social Security Administration recalculates your retirement benefit each year after… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 25, 2026
For many low to moderate income households, property taxes can account for a significant portion of their monthly expenses, making it difficult to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare. Property tax relief programs can help to reduce the risk of homelessness and financial instability for low income… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 23, 2026
Traffic court can result in a question of citizenship for individuals that don't have a driver's license, especially if they happen to be latino. This is a hardship on the Latino community in that if one is unable to present documents quickly, they are often suspected by others as being… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 22, 2026
People with disabilities often face unique challenges in navigating the healthcare system, including communication barriers, lack of accessibility, and discrimination. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals with disabilities to receive support for advocacy in their healthcare to ensure they receive the appropriate care and accommodations they need. Advocacy can help… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 18, 2026
Cincinnati Museum Center participates in a national program that provides discounted admission for low income families. All SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, and MARCC cards accepted. Guests with a valid food assistance (SNAP/EBT) card and a photo ID, or a valid Medicaid, WIC, or MARCC card and a photo ID, will receive… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 16, 2026
During hot summer months it is particularly important to screen patients for risk factors. The CDC provides a screening tool which can be used for this. The screening tool is available for download as a pdf, and can be freely distributed to interested parties for use with patients or loved… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 15, 2026
The Hamilton County Department of Health provides a number of health education resources available for download and review. Among these are "Fact Sheets" on a number of topics, including one about important factors to consider during heat emergencies. Those at greatest risk for heat-related illness include infants and children up… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 11, 2026
Over the past four years there's been new student debt relief programs created by the U.S. Government and then subsequently shut down. These changes created a lot of confusion. It is important for those with student debt to know what there obligations are for repayment, and what programs that are… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 9, 2026
Red Bike is a public bicycle sharing system that has bike stations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For individuals living near the bike stations, and healthy enough to ride, the bikes can be a more economical option than exclusively ride-sharing, using the metro bus system, or buying and maintaining a car.… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection July 8, 2026