Know Your Rights to Hospital Financial Assistance Fact Sheet
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This resource discusses a law that since January 2007 has required all hospitals throughout New York State to provide financial assistance to low-income patients (whose income is below 300% of the Federal Poverty Line) who use any of the hospital's services and who are either uninsured, or have exhausted their insurance benefits and are unable to pay.
By: New York Immigration Coalition
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Public Health Insurance
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Individuals who have applied for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may be eligible for public health insurance in New York State.
By: NY Health Access
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Immigrant and Refugee Guide to Affordable Health Care in New York
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Comprehensive guide for immigrants on where to get health care in New York, special concerns of undocumented immigrants, information and Q&A about public health insurance and immigrant concerns. While focused on NYC, much information applies statewide.
By: New York Immigration Coalition
Know your rights in NY pharmacies
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You are entitled to certain rights under federal and state law when you go to a pharmacy to fill a prescription. Find out what NY pharmacies must do.
By: New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)
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How to File a Discrimination Complaint With The Office For Civil Rights
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If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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How to File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
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If you believe that a covered entity violated your (or someone else's) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule, you may file a complaint with OCR. OCR can investigate complaints against covered entities related to the Privacy Rule.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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General Language Rights (Right to Receive Information in a Language you Understand)
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
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Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
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In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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What you should know about your right to information in your language in all Social Security Administration Offices
Immigration Law Glossary
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This is a glossary of commonly used words and phrases when talking about immigration law. Definitions for each word and phrases are provided.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS Information to Avoid Immigration Scams
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This section of the USCIS website provides information on how to avoid scams, common scams, form filing tips, how to report immigration scams, and much more.
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