Consumer surveys
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet help you find consumer surveys of
health plans. It also gives you pointers on how to look at these surveys, get the information you need, and avoid getting misled by surveys.
By: National Health Law Program
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Spanish / Español
What everyone should know before joining a Medicare HMO
(Separate Website)
By: Medicare Rights Center
Compare Medicare health plans
(Separate Website)
This tool will give you with a list of health plans near you who take Medicare. There are also descriptions of the benefits you get and other information to help you choose the plan that is best for you.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Spanish / Español
Choosing and using a health plan
(Separate Website)
This Web site has information on choosing a health plan, comparing health plans, and how to use a health plan.
By: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Getting your employer to cover speech-language and hearing services
(Separate Website)
Here are tips on how to ask your employer to add or improve speech and hearing services under your health plan.
By: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Getting your health plan to cover your prescription medications
(Separate Website)
The doctor says that you need the medication, but your health plan won't pay for it. What now?
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
Managed care rules, rights, and responsibilities
(Separate Website)
By: AARP
Workers’ right to health plan information
(Separate Website)
What rights do you have to get a summary plan description?
By: U.S. Department of Labor
How do I file a grievance in my health plan?
(Separate Website)
Has your health plan denied coverage for a service that you need? Here is some information on how to file a grievance and increase your chances of winning.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Solving problems with your health plan
(Separate Website)
If you have problems with your managed care plan.
By: American Bar Association
What to do when your Medicare HMO leaves
(Separate Website)
By: Medicare Rights Center
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
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
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