What Kind of Assistance Can the Trustee Provide?
Specifically, the trustee can meet the following basic needs: • Clothing – necessary for employment, school, or ordinary decency. • Food – for households not receiving food stamps. The trustee will not supplement food stamps except in specific emergencies: theft, spoilage, health needs. • Household Supplies – cleaning and hygiene items. • Medical Assistance – not otherwise provided by insurance, clinics and HCI, and other government subsidized programs. Columbus Township assistance with prescriptions is handled through the Bartholomew County Medical Assistance Program Office located in the United Way building. • Shelter – rental payments not to exceed established schedule (if specified in the Township Assistance Standards). The landlord or property owner does not have to accept trustee payment. The trustee will not pay for housing that is unfit. The trustee can assist in emergency relocation in the event of fire, flood, or some snow emergencies. Non-payment of a utility bill is not con
