National Association of State Medicaid Directors (NASMD)
Find your state Medicaid office.
Call: 202-682-0100
Website: www.nasmd.org/links/state_medicaid_links.asp
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Information on CHIP's Medicaid coverage for uninsured children in each state.
Website:
www.insurekidsnow.gov/states.asp
Federal Health Programs for Native Americans
Additional, detailed information on the various healthcare offerings for Native
Americans and Alaska Natives.
Website: www.ihs.gov
Foundation for Health Coverage Education (FHCE)/U.S. Uninsured Help Line
Extensive information to help find coverage for individuals and families. Locate
services, apply for state programs and more.
Call: 800-234-1317
Website: www.coverageforall.org
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration
Find federally funded health centers in cities and rural areas nationwide. Type
in address to find nearby centers.
Website:
findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
U.S. Social Security Administration
Detailed information and links about all types of Medicare benefits, including eligibility,
costs, timelines and more.
Website:
www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_medicare.htm
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
Extensive information about all types of Medicare benefits, including eligibility,
costs, timelines and more.
Call: 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227)
Website: www.medicare.gov
Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C)
These plans are offered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies. To find
such plans, visit the websites of private insurance companies such as Aetna,
CIGNA, Kaiser Permanente, AARP MedicareComplete, Humana and BlueCross BlueShield.
Medigap Coverage
These plans are offered by Medicare-approved private insurance companies. To find
such plans, visit the websites of private insurance companies such as Aetna,
CIGNA, Kaiser Permanente, AARP MedicareComplete, Humana and BlueCross BlueShield.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Provides details about cervical cancer screening services for uninsured and underinsured
women in the United States.
Website:
www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp
National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance
Information and education about the various state high-risk pools that offer health
coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.
Website: www.naschip.org
Veterans' Affairs Medical Care Hardship Program
Details on help for veterans with a recent income change. Find out more about VA
health benefits.
Call: 800-827-1000
Website: www.va.gov/healtheligibility/costs/Hardship.asp