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Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services |
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CMS runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs
that benefit about 75 million Americans. CMS also runs the State Children's
Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), a program that is expected to cover many
of the approximately 10 million uninsured children in the United States.
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Bureau
of Primary Health Care |
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The Bureau
of Primary Health Care is focused on solutions for low-income, uninsured
individuals and individuals with special health care needs.
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Human
Resources & Services Administration |
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The HRSA
assures the availability of quality health care to low income, uninsured,
isolated, vulnerable and special needs populations and meets their unique
health care needs.
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2006
Toll-free Numbers For Health Information |
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These
selected toll-free numbers for organizations provide health-related information,
education, and support. These organizations DO NOT diagnose or recommend
treatment for any disease. Some of the organizations use recorded messages;
others provide personalized counseling and referrals. Most offer educational
materials; some charge handling fees.
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The
Department of Labor |
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The
DOL provides a clear explanation of COBRA coverage and policy.
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Healthcare
For The Homeless |
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The
HCH program emphasizes a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering care
to homeless persons, combining aggressive street outreach with integrated
systems of primary care, mental health and substance abuse services, case
management, and client advocacy. Emphasis is placed on coordinating efforts
with other community health providers and social service agencies.
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Medicare-Endorsed Prescription Drug Card Assistance Initiative
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This is President
Bush's message on the Medicare-Endorsed Prescription Drug Card Assistance Initiative.
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National
Association of Insurance Commissioners |
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Link
to your state insurance department websites from the National Association
of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) website. State insurance departments are
responsible for licensing and regulating insurance companies doing business
in their state and approving their insurance policies. These agencies often have consumer
information and can help with consumer complaints.
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