This government site will tell you whether your child or children are eligible for medical and dental coverage. The program has been expanded to include many of America’s working families.
Phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW
Website: www.insurekidsnow.gov
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Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America
Consumer information on insurance topics and independent insurance agents from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers’ Trade organization.
Website: http://www.iiaa.org
HealthInsurance.info
Consumer guides for getting and keeping health insurance and your rights about health insurance from the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute.
Website: hpi.georgetown.edu
Health Resources and Services Administration
The government’s Bureau of Primary Health Care. This link provides a directory of Health Centers that will provide primary and preventive care regardless of ability to pay or insurance coverage. Many centers also provide translation and transportation services as well as dental, mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Website: www.bphc.hrsa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control offers a medical and health information.
Website: www.cdc.gov
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is a non-profit group that offers excellent insurance and medical information, including links for high-risk insurance pools in 30 states.
Website: www.diabetes.org
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides a great deal of information including insurance advice and tips on obtaining financial assistance for travel, lodging, food, utilities and other needs.
Website: www.cancer.org
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The government’s site for Healthcare Research and Quality has consumer information on medical insurance and health-related topics.
Website: www.ahrq.gov
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
This non-profit consumer information and Advocacy organization educates regarding privacy issues including Identity theft and offers sample dispute letters.
Website: www.privacyrights.org
Chex Systems Consumer Assistance
This is ChexSystems Inc.’s site. This company reports bad checks, overdrawn accounts and other negative information to financial institutions which may then prevent you from getting a bank account. This is the Reporting Agency of the banking world and they offer information about identity theft and steps you can take with them. See their Frequently Asked Questions for help.
Website: www.consumerdebit.com