Free resource for immediate savings on prescription medications. Savings of up to 45% are applied when presenting at time of purchase.

The Drug Price Look-Up tool on the website presents real time prices of prescription drugs and compares pricing across several pharmacies.

Facilitate an income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the county that provides financial assistance, such as for rent, utilities, food, or other essential needs, primarily for adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs.

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Boone County. May help with the following financial needs when funding is available:

Rental Assistance may be available to those in need. Will not help with deposits.

Utility Assistance: November 1-April 30, anyone seeking help for utilities must go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP.

Cremation Expense Assistance may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

Medical Expense Assistance may be available for medical/prescription supplies and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

Serves as the Satellite Office for DHS Forms & Fax for Boone residents. DHS has been relocated to Story County at 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101, Ames, Iowa.

Provides financial assistance for rent, utilities, transportation to medical care, prescription medications, and burial expenses for eligible residents. Services are coordinated by the Public Health Department.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, mortgage, and life-saving prescription medications to those that meet income guidelines.