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¿Cuacuales son mis derechos legales si Medicaid no paga por mi prescripcion?
A quick guide to 'public charge' and public benefits
(Separate Website)
The government immigration service explains how you can get health services and not hurt your immigration status.
By: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (INS)
Additional insurance for Seniors and people with disabilities
(Separate Website)
This guide will help you with buying Medigap insurance to cover care Medicare does not pay for.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Alternatives to nursing home care
(Separate Website)
Information on programs that Medicare will pay for to give long-term health care, other than nursing homes.
By: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Applying for disability benefits for adults
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets tell you what you should know before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits and what you need for your disability interview.
By: Social Security Administration
Benefits for Seniors
(Separate Website)
BenefitsCheckUp is another tool that will tell you if you can get federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also describes the programs and tells you where to apply.
By: National Council on the Aging
Can I get government health benefits?
(Separate Website)
This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: U.S. Government Agencies
Can I get government social security benefits?
(Separate Website)
This Web site will tell you if you can get benefits from Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Can you get health insurance for Seniors and people with disabilities?
(Separate Website)
This Web site will tell you whether you can get Medicare. Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Common questions about government health insurance for Seniors and people with disabilities
(Separate Website)
Find out how Medicare works here.
By: Center for Medicare Advocacy
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