We have limited air conditioners available each year for residents with a respiratory diagnosis and a prescription from their physician. Air conditioners are helpful to those who have breathing problems during hot and/or humid weather. This service is available after May 1st of each year.. Residents are eligible who have not received one from us or Community Action in the last 3 years.
TO QUALIFY YOU MUST:
- Be a Muskingum County Resident
- Have a respiratory diagnosis (sleep apnea is not valid for this program)
- Have a prescription from your health care provider stating: 1. Your diagnosis 2. That you would benefit from the use of an air conditioner
- Meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines of 200% or less
TO APPLY YOU MUST:
- Visit us at 711 Main Stree between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday
- Bring proof of all income for everyone in the household (one of the following)
- W-2 forms
- Bank statements
- SSI statements, SSDI statements
- 1 month of paycheck stubs
PLEASE BE AWARE:
- You must not have received an air conditioner from Rambo or from Community Action in the last 3 years
- Limit 1 per household per 3 year period
- Air conditioner units are 5000 BTUs, large enough for 1 small room. There is no remote control
- Air conditioners will be available for pick-up from Home Depot with completed application