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
Category: Medical
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
Medicare
Medicare/programs for the elderly
Website: www.medicare.gov
National Health Law Program
This national public interest law firm advocates for improved health care for low income, unemployed, elderly and disabled patients. Click on “Library” to see free publications by topic area.
Website: www.healthlaw.org
The Center for Medicare Advocacy
This site provides a wealth of information on Medicare, Medicaid topics as well as topics related to benefits and care for the elderly and disabled.
Website: www.medicareadvocacy.org
Benefits Check Up
This site, from the National Council on Aging, provides various free benefits checking tools to see what assistance you may be eligible for in housing, medical services, prescriptions, legal services, utilities, taxes and more
Website: www.benefitscheckup.org
Directory of Regulatory Boards
Know about the qualifications of those you are dealing with! This web site lets you access, by state, the governmental bodies and private associations that regulate and certify people in various professions including accounting, nursing, medicine, insurance, social work, marriage counseling, funeral services, real estate and insurance, to name just a few. Click on resources, then click on Directory of Regulatory Boards and Colleges.
Website: www.clearhq.org
Healthfinder.gov
Government site offering information and trusted resources on a wide range of physical and mental health topics including how to find medical care, fraud, insurance, support groups, patient privacy rights and much more.
Website: www.healthfinder.gov