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
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
Can I get Social Security benefits?
(Separate Website)
This website 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
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
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
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
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
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
Information for uninsured people
(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
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
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