Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
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Enter information into this website and it will give you a report on benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits, A Partnership of Federal Agencies and Organizations
Can I get government health benefits?
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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
Can I get Social Security benefits?
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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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Spanish / Español
Grandparent's guide to health insurance for children
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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
Health insurance for college students
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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
Hogares
Evaluation of the work done in helping youth who have behavioral health problems.
By: Better Business Bureau of New Mexico
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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New Mexikids Website
(Separate Website)
Internet site of Medical Division of Human Services Department.
By: Human Services Department
Paying the hospital bill after having a baby
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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
Protect your family's health...with confidence
(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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Spanish / Español
Salud! To Your Health
How to get SALUD! the new HMO health care system.
By: Human Services Department
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
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LawHelp New Mexico lists legal aid and pro bono programs in New Mexico as well as provides general legal information and community resource referrals for low- and moderate-income New Mexico residents.
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