Can you get government health benefits?
This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: U.S. Government
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Could my family get public health insurance?
If you do not have insurance, or you have 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
What is Medicaid?
CMS is the federal agency that oversees the Medicaid program. At this link, there is an explanation of the Medicaid program.
By: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Getting Medicaid coverage for your special needs child
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
SSI Child Disability Starter Kit (for children under age 18)
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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Coverage for your newborn or newly adopted child
Before you bring home that new bundle of joy, you'll want to ensure that the baby's health needs will be covered.
By: National Health Law Program - Healthcarecoach.com
Health insurance for college students
If you have a son or daughter who's preparing to leave for college, you'll want to check out these tips for taking care of your child's health insurance needs.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Healthy Ties: The grandparent's and other relative caregiver's guide to health insurance for childre
This brochure provides answers to questions about Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Questions addressed include: 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
What is EPSDT? Getting care for kids through Medicaid.
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
Medicaid: What if I am denied coverage for something that I need?
A fact sheet on your appeal rights when Medicaid will not pay for something that you need.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
State Children's Health Insurance
These insurance programs are available for children of working families in every state. Check out the program in your area!
By: National Health Law Program - Healthcarecoach.com
Your special needs child's rights
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
How to get shots with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
You may be able to get shots for free for your child. Here is who can get them and how.
By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Protect Your Family's Health...with Confidence
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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Your guide to the appeal process for private insurance
Here are tips on how to appeal a denial if you have private insurance.
By: Patient Advocate Foundation
Getting your employer to cover speech-language and hearing services
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
Creating Jump Links
Jump links 101.
By: Pro Bono Net - SF 2