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  Can I get public health insurance?
 
   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   What is available besides public and private insurance? (Separate Website)
Information on where to look for health care if you do not qualify for public insurance, and cannot afford private insurance.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   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
  
   
   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
  
   
   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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Free and low cost care
 
   Find free or low cost health and dental care (Separate Website)
Find Community Health Centers, Health Care for the Homeless, Migrant Health Centers and others in your area.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration
  
   
   Community clinics and health centers (Separate Website)
This Web site lists county health departments and facilities.
By: Actor's Fund
  
   
   Free hospital and nursing home care (Separate Website)
Many health facilities must give health care to some people who cannot afford to pay. Here is how it works.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  
   
   Dental school training programs (Separate Website)
For information about reduced-cost dental care, contact your local dental school. Dental schools often have clinics that allow dental students to gain experience treating patients while providing care at low or no cost. Experienced, licensed dentists supervise the students.
By: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
  
   
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   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
  
   
   What if I'm turned down for insurance? (Separate Website)
What steps to take if you have been turned down for insurance.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   What if my insurance is stopped? (Separate Website)
What steps to take if your insurance has been terminated.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   Pension and health care coverage: answers for dislocated workers (Separate Website)
Information about your health and pension benefits if you lose your job or your hours are reduced below full-time.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
  
   
   Getting care in a clinical trial (Separate Website)
This Web site has a guide to clinical trials to answer your questions. It also includes a link to ClinicalTrials.gov where you can look for specific trials. You could get care or medication through these trials.
By: Food and Drug Administration
  
   
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