Self-help information through various links, documents, publications, etc. Check the Community Directory Channel for more resources.
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Medicare/Medicaid
What is Medicaid and Who Is it For?
(Separate Website)
Medicaid is a jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people. It covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. This web site provides basic information and answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid.
By: Social Security Administration
Answers to Common Questions - How Do I . . .
(Separate Website)
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has created a series of documents that they call "How Do I ??s" These documents cover a wide variety of topics on immigration matters and are meant to assist you in finding the information you need about a particular immigration and asylum subject. Each How Do I ?? starts with background information on the chosen topic, and then helps answer your questions about INS procedures. Each How Do I ?? links you to information on the INS Website and, sometimes, to relevant information on other U.S. Government Websites. These links go to the relevant sections of immigration law and federal regulations, to instructions on applying for immigration benefits, the correct form and fee, and so on.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?
(Separate Website)
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
Continuation of Health Coverage ? COBRA
(Separate Website)
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan for limited periods of time under certain circumstances such as voluntary or involuntary job loss, reduction in the hours worked, transition between jobs, death, divorce, and other life events. Qualified individuals may be required to pay the entire premium for coverage up to 102 percent of the cost to the plan.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
GovBenefits.gov - Your Benefits Connection
(Separate Website)
Are there government benefit programs available to help you? GovBenefits.gov will help you answer that question. Our online screening tool is free, easy-to-use, and completely confidential. We do not require your name, phone number, Social Security number, or any other information that could be used to identify you. You answer a series of questions about yourself, and then GovBenefits.gov returns a list of government benefit programs you may be eligible to receive along with information about how you can apply. Whether it's a direct payment, a loan, insurance, training, or other services - there may be government benefit programs available to help you.
By: GovBenefits.gov
Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Federal Programs
(Separate Website)
This table indicates what kinds of federal benefits (food stamps, medicaid, medicare, etc.) are available to immigrants based on their immigration status. This document was last reviewed by NILC in March of 2004.
By: National Immigration Law Center
Health Care and Managing Changes
(Separate Website)
Whether you?re changing jobs, having a baby, or helping a parent, you can?t afford to lose your access to good medical care. Here you?ll find articles to help you manage these transitions.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Health Information in Asian Languages
(Separate Website)
These pages contain health information in English and the following languages: Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Thai, and Vietnamese.
By: Tufts University
Health Services Questions and Answers
(Separate Website)
This document discusses the major federal, state and private health insurance programs and important laws designed to help people receive the care they need.
By: National Health Law Program (NHeLP)
Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
Slide presentation. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Immigrant Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
Guide to finding cash assistance, domestic violence information, drug and alcohol services, food assistance, health care, housing, legal assistance, limited English proficiency services, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Immigrant Rights
(Separate Website)
Since this nation's founding, more than 55 million immigrants from every continent have settled in the United States. In fact, with the exception of Native Americans, everyone living in this country is either an immigrant or the descendent of voluntary or involuntary immigrants.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior
(Separate Website)
El IME cubre las funciones de la Oficina Presidencial para la Atención de las Comunidades Mexicanas en el Extranjero y del Programa para las Comunidades Mexicanas en el Exterior; cuenta con un Consejo Consultivo integrado por 152 miembros, representantes de la comunidad mexicana y mexicano-americana en Estados Unidos.
By: Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior
Online Guide to Immigrant Eligibility for Public Benefits
(Separate Website)
Guide to immigrant eligibility for food stamps, temporary assistance for needy families, Medicaid, and more. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
The Law of Personal Injury
(Separate Website)
Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is designed to protect you if you or your property is injured or harmed because of someone else's act or failure to act. In a successful tort action, the one who caused the injury or harm compensates the one who suffered the losses. This web site contains information about: (1) Personal Injury Claims, (2) Negligence, (3) Medical Malpractice, and (4) Product Liability.
By: American Bar Association
Your Health: Information about Health and Related Issues
(Separate Website)
Keep up with the latest health and wellness information, and learn how to get the best possible medical care for yourself and your family.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Limited English Proficiency Education Community Education on Limited English Proficiency
By: South Carolina Legal Services
Power of Attorney Power Point_Spanish Power Point in Spanish on Power of Attorney
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
Power of Attorney PowerPoint in Spanish
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
Power of Attorney PowerPoint_Spanish
Power of attorney power point in spanish
By: South Carolina Legal Services - Greenville
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