dhsstha.gov.tt Free Bus Pass & Emergency Cases Fund Trinidad & Tobago : Division of Health & Social Services
Name of the Organization : The Division of Health & Social Services
Type of Facility : Free Bus Pass & Emergency Cases Fund
Country : Trinidad & Tobago
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Website : http://dhsstha.gov.tt/services.html
Free Bus Pass & Emergency Cases Fund :
What is the Free Bus Pass?:
This pass enables free travel on the public transportation service and is given to senior citizens and social welfare recipients.
Related : Division of Health & Social Services Senior Citizens & Public Assistance Grant Trinidad & Tobago : www.statusin.org/7681.html
Who qualifies for the Free Bus Pass?:
** Applicants must be citizens of Trinidad and Tobago and over the age of 65 years or
** A recipient of the Old Age Pension, Public Assistance, or the Disability Assistance grant
What are the required documents? :
** National Identification Card
** Birth Certificate
Emergency Cases Fund :
This fund provides access to several grants designed to assist needy persons, as well as persons who have been victims of a natural disaster or who are in dire need of assistance. Available grants include:
** Education
** Special child
** Clothing
** Housing repair
** Household Articles
** Medical equipment
** Dietary
** Pharmaceutical
** School textbooks
** Uniform
Who qualifies for the Emergency Cases Fund?:
** A victim of disaster such as hurricane, fire, or flood
** A client of the Social Services Department, Ministry of the People and Social Development or a person in urgent need of assistance
What are the required documents?:
** Estimates from the supplier of the goods or service being sought
** Fire victims must submit a letter from the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Services
** Any other relevant documents requested by a social welfare officer such as: ID card/Passport, Marriage Certificate (married women), Birth Certificate and/or Affidavit
Where can I get further information?:
You can contact the Social Welfare Unit of the Department of Social Services for further information