Could my family get public health insurance?
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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?
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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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Health coverage for your special needs child
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When your child has special health care needs, the Medicaid program may offer the coverage that you need to keep your child healthy and active.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Health insurance for college students
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If you have a son or daughter who is getting ready to leave for college, you will want to check out these tips for taking care of your child's health insurance needs.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
The grandparent's guide to health insurance for children
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This brochure gives answers to questions about Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). How do CHIP and Medicaid work and how can grandparents and other caregivers get health insurance for the children in their care?
By: Children's Defense Fund
Coverage for your newborn or newly adopted child
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Before you bring home that new bundle of joy, you will want to make sure that the baby's health needs will be covered.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Applying for disability benefits for your child
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These factsheets tell you what you should know when you apply for SSI disability benefits for your child and what information and documents for your child that you will need for the disability interview.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Can I get government social security benefits?
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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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What care do kids get through Medicaid?
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If you have a child who is on Medicaid, you will want to learn about the EPSDT program. It is a comprehensive program for finding and treating childhood illnesses and conditions.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
What if Medicaid denies coverage for something that I need?
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A fact sheet on your appeal rights when Medicaid will not pay for something that you need.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
A guide to the appeal process for private insurance
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Here are tips on how to appeal a denial if you have private insurance.
By: Patient Advocate Foundation
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
Free shots for your child
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You may be able to get shots for free for your child with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Here is who can get them and how.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Free infant eye exams
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InfantSEE provides a free eye exam by an optometrist to help find vision problems. You can find providers across the country on this Web site.
By: American Optometric Association
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
Special needs children's rights
(Separate Website)
What rights does your special needs child have to a free public education that is appropriate for his or her needs?
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
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
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Shop wisely if you decide that buying an individual policy is best for you and your family.
By: Health Assistance Partnership
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