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   A quick guide to 'public charge' and public benefits This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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)
  
   
   Applying for disability benefits for your child This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
These factsheets tell you what you should know when you apply for SSI disability benefits for your child and what information and documents for your child that you will need for the disability interview.
By: Social Security Administration
  
   
   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
  
   
   Could my family get public health insurance? (Separate Website)
If you don't have insurance, or you've lost your insurance, always check to see whether you or your family may be eligible for one of the public insurance programs. Check out this information to see if you qualify.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   Coverage for your newborn or newly adopted child (Separate Website)
Before you bring home that new bundle of joy, you will want to make sure that the baby's health needs will be covered.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
   Florida KidCare: Health Insurance for Children (Separate Website)
  
   
   Florida Medicaid Prescription Drug Access Helpline This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Call today if Medicaid has denied your prescription drug coverage. 1-800-436-6001
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
  
   
   Free infant eye exams (Separate Website)
InfantSEE provides a free eye exam by an optometrist to help find vision problems. You can find providers across the country on this Web site.
By: American Optometric Association
  
   
   Free shots for your child (Separate Website)
You may be able to get shots for free for your child with the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Here is who can get them and how.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  
   
   Health coverage for your special needs child (Separate Website)
When your child has special health care needs, the Medicaid program may offer the coverage that you need to keep your child healthy and active.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
  
   
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