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Entire US AHIP's Guide to Long Term Insurance (posted 3/23/06)
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is a national association representing nearly 1,300 members providing health benefits to more than 200 million Americans. It's mission is to effectively advocate for a workable legislative and regulatory environment at the federal and state levels.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/ltc/guide.htm
Entire US MSN Money Central
Index of MSN money management articles. Also read a great article titled "A Survival Guide for the Uninsured."
http://moneycentral.msn.com/Editorial/Index/homeauth.asp?
c=4&d=1340&a=0
Entire US Medicare Hospice Benefits
25-page guide to hospice benefits under your Medicare plan. Published by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/hosplg.pdf
Entire US Medicare Rights Center
Advocacy site, but provides helpful information about different aspects of Medicare coverage, including explanations of plan benefits and updates on policy changes.
http://www.medicarerights.org
Entire US Your Guide to the Appeals Process (document)
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/appeal_guide.pdf
Entire US The Managed Care Answer Guide (document)
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/mc_answer-guide.pdf
Entire US A Greater Understanding
Interpreting Your Explanation of Benefits (document).
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/GU-EOB.pdf
Entire US The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute has written A CONSUMER GUIDE FOR GETTING AND KEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE for each state and the District of Columbia – 51 in all. These Consumer Guides are updated periodically as changes in federal and state policy warrant. (The Guides summarize your protections, and may not answer all of your questions.)
http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/
Entire US National Cancer Institute
List of states that require health plans cover patient costs in clinical trials, and details about legislation.
http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/developments/laws-about-clinical-trial-costs
Entire US State Insurance Departments
Link to state agencies that oversee insurance regulation in each state.
http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm
Entire US Advocating for Chronic Conditions, Entitlements and Social Services (A.C.C.E.S.S.)
Services are provided to persons with certain rare chronic conditions at no cost, and are confidential. A.C.C.E.S.S. helps you to find programs for which you qualify, navigate state and federal entitlement programs, and explore eligibility for health insurance. 888-700-7010
 

 

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