Veterans’ Administration offers low cost care to veterans. Click on Health Care and then Health Benefits and Services.
Website: www.va.gov
Category: Medical
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
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
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control offers a medical and health information.
Website: www.cdc.gov
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
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
Insure Kids Now
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
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
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
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Health offers health news and tips. Available in Spanish.
Website: www.nih.gov