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   Community clinics and health centers (Separate Website)
This Web site lists county health departments and facilities.
By: Actor's Fund
  
   
   Handling disputes with your employer or private health plan (Separate Website)
This guide will help you through your employer or private health plan's internal review procedure and any external review program your state may have. The guide is not for people who have Medicare or Medicaid coverage.
By: Kaiser Family Foundation
  
   
   Healthcare Reform Legislation - What it means for me.
Congress recently passed sweeping health care reform legislation. Here are some general highlights of the new health care reform legislation that may be very helpful to you.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   High risk pools: when you are considered a high risk (Separate Website)
If you or a family member have a pre-existing illness or need special medical care and have been unable to get health insurance, a high risk pool may be a good option for you.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   How to use your managed care plan (Separate Website)
Answers for families with children.
By: American Academy of Pediatrics
  
   
   Information for uninsured people This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you have lost or are about to lose coverage under a group health plan, you may be able to continue coverage under that plan.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
  
   
   KEEPING MEDICAID AFTER WELFARE TRANSITION PROGRAM ENDS This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
You and your family can get Transitional Medicaid Assistance (TMA) for up to twelve months if you lose your WTP due to income from work earnings.
  
   
   Managed Care: rules, rights and responsibilities (Separate Website)
Description of clients rights and responsibilities under Managed Care System
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   Medicare Savings Plans This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) The Special Low- Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) The Qualifying Individuals 1 (QI-1) Programs
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   What if I'm turned down for insurance? (Separate Website)
What steps to take if you have been turned down for insurance.
  
   
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