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| Area(s) Served |
Description and URL |
| Entire US |
Families USA
Since 1982, Families USA has worked to promote high-quality,
affordable health care for all Americans.
http://www.familiesusa.org/ |
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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 |
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| Entire US |
The National Association of State Comprehensive
Health Insurance Plans (NASCHIP)
Information and contacts for state run "high
risk" insurance pools. Please note that so
far only 33 states have these pools available for
individuals who cannot access health insurance through
private insurers.
http://www.naschip.org/ |
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| Entire US |
Long Term Care Toolkit
Caregiver magazine has compiled this checklist of
things to know before purchasing long term care
insurance.
http://www.caregiver.com/channels/ltc/articles/LTC_toolkit.htm |
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| 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 |
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| Entire US |
Insure Kids Now
Check eligibility for free or reduced cost health
insurance for your child(ren).
http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/ |
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| Entire US |
Your Guide to the Appeals Process (document)
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/appeal_guide.pdf |
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| Entire US |
The Managed Care Answer Guide (document)
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/mc_answer-guide.pdf |
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| Entire US |
A Greater Understanding
Interpreting Your Explanation of Benefits (document).
http://www.patientadvocate.org/pdf/pubs/GU-EOB.pdf |
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| 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/
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| 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
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| Entire US |
PSI
PSI provides assistance with the cost of health insurance premiums associated with COBRAs, State High Risk Pools, Open enrollment, Guaranteed Issue policies, HIPAA conversion policies; and prescriptions co-payments associated with private insurance as well as with Medicare Parts B and D.
http://www.uneedpsi.org |
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| MA |
Health Care for All
HCFA seeks to create a consumer-centered health care system that provides comprehensive, affordable, accessible, culturally competent, high quality care and consumer education for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. We work to achieve this as leaders in public policy, advocacy, education and service to consumers in Massachusetts.
http://www.hcfama.org/ |
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| MD |
Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP)
MHIP is a state high-risk pool established to provide
health insurance to Maryland residents who cannot
obtain individual health insurance coverage.
www.marylandhealthinsuranceplan.state.md.us/ |
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