Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers resources for free or low cost health care and prescriptions for those who qualify financially. Available in Spanish.
Website: www.pparx.org
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National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Health offers health news and tips. Available in Spanish.
Website: www.nih.gov
Free and Low-Cost Health Care
Facilities participating in the Hill-Burton program are obligated to provide free and low-cost health care service to those who are unable to pay for them. Each facility provides a specific set of services. Eligibility is based on the size of the family and household income. To find a Hill-Burton facility near you go to ‘Find Help’ then click on ‘More about Hill-Burton’ and ‘Find Facilities in Your State.’
Website: www.hrsa.gov
Community Health Clinics
This US Department of Health and Human Services site gives Community Health Clinics and sources of medical care even if you cannot afford to pay. Click on ‘Find Help’ then click on ‘Find the Health Center Closest to You.’
Website: www.ask.hrsa.gov
U.S. Securities Exchange Commission
The U.S. Securities Exchange Commission site offers consumer information and allows you to report financial spam or make complaints.
Website: http://www.sec.gov
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
The government organization for pension guaranty helps to find forgotten pension money.
Website: www.pbgc.gov
Mutual Fund Education Alliance
Non-profit trade association dedicated to investor education offers investment education and research.
Website: http://www.mfea.com
BetterInvesting
National Association of Investors Corporation is a non-profit organization that offers a great deal of educational material but there are fees for many of their products.
Website: www.better-investing.org
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners provides a link to each state’s Insurance licensing entity and also offers access to complain about a company, search complaints filed, report fraud and learn about insurance issues. Be sure to click on the brown box labeled “consumer” to view some excellent insurance educational information!
Website: www.naic.org
Insure U
A good source of educational materials on health, auto, home, and life insurance from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. This site lets you select information geared to your particular stage in life.
Website: www.insureuonline.org