Could my family get public health insurance?
(Separate Website)
If you don't have insurance, or you've lost your insurance, always check to see whether you or your family may be eligible for one of the public insurance programs. Check out this information to see if you qualify.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Can I get government health benefits?
(Separate Website)
This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: U.S. Government Agencies
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Spanish / Español
Veterans health benefits
(Separate Website)
Find out about enrollment and coverage.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
Health care for American Indians and Alaska Natives
(Separate Website)
Can I get benefits? Where can I get care or an application?
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service
Health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services
(Separate Website)
This Web site explains the rules for TRICARE. This is health care for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration), their families, and survivors.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Can I get government social security benefits?
(Separate Website)
This Web site will tell you if you can get benefits from Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
What if Medicaid denies coverage for something that I need?
(Separate Website)
A fact sheet on your appeal rights when Medicaid will not pay for something that you need.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Paying the hospital bill after having a baby
(Separate Website)
Information on a law which requires health insurance companies to cover hospital stays of a certain length after child birth.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Veterans health coverage
(Separate Website)
Find the types of coverage available to you.
By: Department of Veterans Affairs
What to do when TRICARE says "no."
(Separate Website)
If you have a dispute with a decision about your benefits made by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) or by a TRICARE contractor, you have the right to to ask for another opinion on the decision.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Where can I get health care from the Indian Health Service?
(Separate Website)
Find an Indian Health Service facility near you.
By: U.S Department of Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service
A guide to the appeal process for private insurance
(Separate Website)
Here are tips on how to appeal a denial if you have private insurance.
By: Patient Advocate Foundation
Protect your family's health...with confidence
(Separate Website)
This booklet explains how you can get low-cost or free health coverage and answers questions about children's health coverage when a parent is not a U.S. citizen. The booklet is also a guide for families with concerns about immigration status.
By: U.S. Government Agencies
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Spanish / Español
Tips for buying individual health insurance
(Separate Website)
Shop wisely if you decide that buying an individual policy is best for you and your family.
By: Health Assistance Partnership
New tax credit might help pay insurance premiums
(Separate Website)
A 2002 law, referred to as “TAA,” gives a tax credit that may help you pay 65% of the premiums for certain types of health insurance.
By: Health Assistance Partnership
Retiree health insurance benefits
(Separate Website)
If you are a retiree, under age 65 and your retiree health insurance benefits are being discontinued this information is for you.
By: Health Assistance Partnership
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