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  Could your child get public health insurance?
 
   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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   Health insurance for college students (Separate Website)
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
  
   
   Grandparent's guide to health insurance for children 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)
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
  
   
   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

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  Getting health care services for your child
 
   What care do kids get through Medicaid? (Separate Website)
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? (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
  
   
   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
  
   
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  More health information for children
 
   Protect your family's health...with confidence 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)
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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   Medicaid: New Mexikids
This program gives no cost or low cost health insurance for children under 19 years old. It pays for regular check-ups, doctor visits, dental visits, hospital care, prescriptions, glasses, and hearing and vision exams. Other services may be covered if they are medically necessary.
By: Law Access New Mexico

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