Frequently Asked Questions

This is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply so we can better understand your situation and help guide you toward the most appropriate resources.Please note that funding is limited and may not always be the best option. We also recommend contacting Community Action.

GA offers a program that can assist with filling the gap while a Muscatine Resident is pending Medicaid approval.

No, Please contact HHS for assistance at 563-263-9302, or in person at 315 Iowa, Suite 2, Muscatine, IA 52761.

No, Section 8 is not covered under general assistance. Please contact the Muscatine Municipal Housing Agency.

No, lot rent is not covered under general assistance. Please contact Iowa Housing Help.

This is an income-based program. We can assist with basic cremation services. As part of the application process, income and assets will be verified. Please note that funds raised through fundraisers such as GoFundMe, for example, will cause disqualification from the program.

Short answer is no, in rare circumstance funding can be used to transport an out of county resident back to their home county.

THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO MUSCATINE COUNTY RESIDENTS.

To qualify for our program you must meet all our program requirements:

• Must be a Muscatine County Resident, this needs to be proven with an ID, lease, mail, or other acceptable residential verification
• Must have income from job wages, SSI/SSDI, or other acceptable qualifying income
• Must be under income guidelines based on household size
• Must be sustainable (state of Iowa definition). In summary, if we help you right now, will you be able to keep paying after this.