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Health Insurance
High risk pools: when you are considered a high risk
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If you or a family member have a pre-existing illness or need special medical care and have been unable to get health insurance, a high risk pool may be a good option for you.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
How to use your managed care plan
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Answers for families with children.
By: American Academy of Pediatrics
Information for uninsured people
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If you have lost or are about to lose coverage under a group health plan, you may be able to continue coverage under that plan.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
KEEPING MEDICAID AFTER WELFARE TRANSITION PROGRAM ENDS You and your family can get Transitional
Medicaid Assistance (TMA) for up to twelve
months if you lose your WTP due to
income from work earnings.
Managed Care: rules, rights and responsibilities
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Description of clients rights and responsibilities under Managed Care System
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Medicare Savings Plans - Fully Explained The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
The Special Low- Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB)
The Qualifying Individuals 1 (QI-1) Programs
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Medicare Savings Plans - The Basics What is a Medicare Savings Plan?
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
What if I'm turned down for insurance?
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What steps to take if you have been turned down for insurance.
What to do when TRICARE says "no"
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If you have a dispute with a decision about your benefits made by TRICARE Management Activity (TMA) or by a TRICARE contractor, you have the right to to ask for another opinion on the decision.
By: U.S. Department of Defense
Your Legal Rights To Disenroll From Your Medicaid Health Plan Most Medicaid recipients are required to be in what is called "managed care." However, some individuals belong to groups that are not required to be enrolled in managed care. This brochure will give you information concerning your legal rights.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
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