To the attention of:

Barack Obama, US President;
Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan;
US Senators from Michigan: Carl Levin, Debbie Stabenow;
US Representatives from Michigan: Candice S. Miller, Dale E. Kildee, Dan Benishek, Dave Camp, Fred Upton, Gary C. Peters, Hansen Clarke, John Conyers Jr., John D. Dingell, Justin Amash, Mark H. Schauer, Mike Rogers, Peter Hoekstra, Sander M. Levin, Thaddeus G. McCotter;
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To Whom it may concern:

I want to thank President Obama for the 2012 increase to Social Security. I have been disabled since 2005 due to a condition which affects all of the collegen in my body. It is called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I have frequant joint dislocations and severe nerve damage throughout my body since collegen is in everything including bones, teeth, skin, muscles and so on.

I have worked as many as three jobs at a time to raise my daughter and my husband of 8 years who also raised his son alone did the same. When my condition worsed he picked up the pace to take care of all of us and his depression worsened. He suffered a few heart attacks and just recently at 45 had a double bipass. Obviously he is unable to work now as well. Prior to losing our home a few years ago we had a fire in the garage and he lost all of his tools which is devistating for a machanic. This too added to his depression.

I was excited to hear that we would be getting an increase because we are both living off of my Soc. Sec. Disability payments. I want you to know that the State of Michigan has taken them away from me because my income is a bit higher so they are no longer helping me pay for my Medicare premiums. In all I am now getting close to $75 less each month. 

My rent is $600 per month, both of our phones are about $80 per month, My car and rental insurance is $$90 per month, and I am falling behind on rent, utilities, medical bills and everything in between. We worked hard the first part of our lives thinking that we would be taken care of if we got sick and now we are slapped in the face by our governent that should be helping us. We don't need extras. we live without cable, internet, and going out for date nights. Heck we can't even afford to rent a movie for the night.

Like others our teeth are in bad shape, i have doctors that will no longer see me because i owe them money and i cant afford to havet the surgery on my feet that I desperately need. Who is going to help us? 

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Post Open Letter to your Elected Representatives

  CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH

Im am a single mom of a eleven year old i work , but i have missed some work and got behind on my rent and cant get caught back up can someone please help us and have just found out that i may have something wrong with my lungs and kidneys i dont have any insurance and cant afford any please help mom in needy god bless thank you leeanna you can e-mail me at lynn124584@yhaoo.com are call 336-648-6810

Free Medical Clinic  First United Methodist Church 515-233-5910, 508 Kellogg Avenue, right next to Rust Insurance Agency.  Thursday 6-8pm.  Arrive by 5pm in order to put your name on the list.  This is a first come, first serve clinic.  No appointment needed.  Basic health care to uninsured and underinsured individuals and families regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. 

Hawk-I Healthy Kids in Iowa  1-800-257-8563 (TDD 1-888-422-2319) No-cost or low-cost health care coverage for children under 19 years of age.  Application required.  Children must be uninsured, ineligible for Medicaid, Iowa residents, and United States citizens or lawfully admitted resident aliens.  Family must also meet income guidelines.  Covers the following services: doctor visits, in- and out-patient hospital care, prescription drugs, speech therapy, hearing services, chiropractic care, well-child visits, vaccines/shots, emergencies, surgery, dental care, vision services, mental health, and substance abuse care.  www.hawk-i.org

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)  (515) 232-9020 or 1-800-890-8230, 126 South Kellogg, Suite 1.  Nutrition and food supplemental program for expecting and nursing mothers and children under the age of 5.  WIC dietitians provide parents with general health services and families can receive assistance in purchasing foods high in nutrition.  Nutrition classes held monthly.

Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS)  (515) 956-2580 or 1-800-232-7347, 126 South Kellogg, Suite 101.  Low-income families can apply for health insurance. 

Planned Parenthood  (515) 292-1000 or 1-800-235-7526, 2530 Chamberlain.  Offers confidential reproductive health care services on a sliding fee scale. 

Homeward  (515) 239-6730 or 1-800-529-4610, 1114 Duff Avenue.  Offers a sliding fee scale for many programs.  Homeward accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans insurance.

DMACC  (515) 964-6280.  Offers dental services at reduced prices.  Provides cleanings, x-rays, and sealant services (no fillings).  Reduced rates for Medicaid patients ($3 each for cleanings and sealants).  Call to make an appointment.

Story County Medical Center  (515) 382-2111, 630-6^th Street, Nevada.  Free Care Program provides necessary medical care to Story County residents who meet income eligibility guidelines and either do not have adequate insurance coverage available to them or who are Medicare insured, but are unable to pay deductibles and co-payments.  Covers services at the Medical Center and its clinics located in Maxwell, Nevada, and Zearing.  Program does not cover out-patient prescription medications, nor any of the physician specialty services provided within the Medical Center or at other locations. 

Story County Community Dental Clinic: (515) 956-4595, 126 South Kellogg, Suite 1.   All ages are eligible and must also be Story County residents.  Must have NO private dental insurance.  Must bring proof of income and residency to first appointment.  This is NOT a “free” clinic.  There is a co-pay each visit.  Beyond the co-pay, clients may have to pay the sliding fee scale rate for services performed, based on their household income.  Both emergency and appointment times are available.  Call for more information.

Primary Health Care (641) 753-4021, 412 East Church Street, Marshalltown or (515) 248-1447, 2353 SE 14^th Street, Des Moines.  For people that have no insurance or are underinsured.  Covers most medical procedures.

IowaCare provides hospital and physician services for people with limited income who are not eligible for Medicaid.  Contact DHS 126 S. Kellogg Ave. Suite 101, 515-292-2035.

Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center 1-800-294-8387, 3600 30^th Street, Des Moines. Free medical services for eligible military veterans.

• Access a comprehensive database of health and human service providers statewide by dialing 211 or visiting the 2-1-1 Community Resources Database. www.211info.org

  • Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center

    Provider of high-quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving healthcare.
    www.virginiagarcia.org
    Phone: (503) 352-6000

  • Essential Health Clinic - Free Urgent Healthcare

    Free urgent healthcare for children and adults without health insurance or access to medical care. We treat acute infections (ears, eyes, skin, bladder, etc.), fevers, recent onset of acute pain, serious cough, cold, and congestion, rashes, asthma, gastric distress, minor burns, and minor injuries (sprains).

    Services not provided. The clinic is not set up to provide general physical exams, immunizations, care for long term ailments of many years duration (i.e. low back pain), treatment for depression or anxiety, prenatal care, or emergency or trauma care (refer immediately to the Emergency Dept.).

    No appointment needed. Random numbers are given out at 5 p.m. Please do not arrive before 5 p.m. Expect to be here 3 to 4 hours. Everyone will have a consultation with a registered nurse, however, not everyone will see a doctor.

    Hillsboro Location: Monday & Thursday @ 5 p.m. (except holidays)
    266 W Main St. MS68, Hillsboro, OR 97123
    Located in the Washington County Health Department Clinic - one block down from the MAX Hatfield Government Center.

    Services are provided to clients regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

    http://essentialhealthclinic.org
    Call (503) 846-4919 for recorded information.

• Prescription Assistance

  Need help to locate the best pricing on your prescription drugs? Here are several options available to you which can provide a savings as high as 75% on some medications. Find out which program works best for you:

  • City of Beaverton Prescription Discount Card

    This FREE prescription discount card is brought to you by your city government in collaboration with the National League of Cities. Nine out of ten pharmacies nationwide participate in this program including many in our city. To get program information, locate a pharmacy, look up a drug price, or access health resources, visit www.caremark.com/nlc or call toll-free 1-888-620-1749.

  • UNA Rx Card

    UNA RX CARD is a FREE discount prescription drug card compliments of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members or as an area resident, you and your family have access to this discount Prescription Drug Card program delivered through a joint effort by RESTAT and United Networks of America. To get program information, visit www.beaverton.org and click on “Free Health Savings Card”.

  • Oregon Prescription Drug Program

    www.opdp.org
    (800) 913-4146
    All Oregon residents are qualified for this prescription discount card program that gives discounts on ALL drugs. Go to www.opdp.org to check prices online.

  • Partnership for Prescription Assistance

    The Partnership for Prescription Assistance is a patient-assistance program clearinghouse that helps low-income patients apply for free or reduced-priced prescription drugs. They help qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free. Learn more by visiting the following Web site or calling the toll free number below.
    www.pparx.org
    Phone: 1-888-4PPA-NOW (Call center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program

Benefits:

MCHIP uses federal and state funds to ensure that all Marylands children have medical insurance.

The Maryland Children's Health Insurance Program (MCHIP) gives full health benefits for children up to age 19, and pregnant women of any age who meet the income guidelines. MCHIP provides care through a variety of Managed Care Organizations (MCOs).

Eligibility:

1. Children under age 19, who are not eligible for Medicaid
2. Pregnant women of any age
3. Whose countable income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level
4. Children of employed parents whose employer does not offer family health insurance (NOTE: In some instances, having health insurance will not prevent you from being eligible for MCHIP. Even if you have health insurance, it's best to apply and let the case manager assigned to your application determine your eligibility)

How to Apply:

1. Complete an application and provide the requested information. The sooner you complete the application, the sooner your child(ren) will receive assistance.
2. Applications can be mailed in or carried in to any location listed below.

Where to Apply:

1. Applications are available at the local department of social services
2. Applications are also available at your local health department, WIC Centers, and local hospitals and schools
3. Applications can be mailed upon request by calling 1-800-456-8900

What to Bring:

1. General information about family members (such as names and birth dates)
2. Social Security numbers of applicants
3. Sources and amounts of income
4. If pregnant, written proof of pregnancy and expected date of delivery signed by your doctor or nurse.

Medicaid

Program Description:

Medicaid, also called Medical Assistance, is a Program that pays the medical bills of certain needy and low-income individuals. It is administered by the State and pays medical bills with Federal and State funds.

Eligibility:

Medicaid coverage is automatically granted to individuals receiving other public assistance, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), and Foster Care. Low-income families, children, pregnant women, and aged, blind, or disabled adults may also qualify for Medicaid. You can have private health insurance and be eligible for Medicaid. The rules are different for different groups and the kinds of medical care covered are different for different groups. If you need help paying for your own or your family?s medical bills, you should find out for sure about your eligibility for Medical Assistance by filing an application at your Local Department of Social Services.

Regional Variations

Benefits and eligibility requirements are standard across the State.

Where to Apply:

You must file an application to find out if you are eligible for Medicaid. To do this, go to The Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) in the city or county where you live. If you are applying for a child or a pregnant woman, you may apply at your Local Health Department.

For additional information on the Medicaid Program and eligibility requirements

Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program

Services Offered:

The Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program provides help to qualified Maryland residents, regardless of age, who are not eligible for the Maryland Medical Assistance Program. Eligibility is not limited to the elderly and disabled.

Eligibility:

Eligibility for the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program is based on the financial resources available to the family unit. Participants receive a yellow and white MPAP card within one week of approval. Eligibility is for one year from the first day of the month in which the application is received.

How to Apply:

Those applying must contact their local department of social services. Complete and submit a declaratory application, which includes identifying information for each member of the household, including income and assets.

Medicare Buy-In Program

Services Offered:

The Medicare Buy-In Program, also known as QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) and SLIMB (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary). It is designed to protect low-income Medicare beneficiaries from the significant and growing costs required to receive Medicare coverage, including out-of-pocket cost sharing expenses (deductibles and co--payments). The Program connects the two largest public health programs in the country, Medicare and Medicaid, as Medicaid pays for all or part of the Medicare premium and deductible amounts for individuals who are financially eligible.

The QMB (Qualified Medicare Beneficiary) Program serves individuals with modest assets (up to $4,000 per individual or $6,000 per couple) with combined incomes that do not go over 100 percent of the federal poverty level. The state Medicaid program pays their Medicare Part B premiums and cost-sharing amounts. The SLIMB (Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary) Program pays only the Part B premium for those with incomes between 100 and 120 percent of poverty with assets up to $4,000 per individual or $6,000 per couple.

Please note that applications for all Medical Assistance programs can be obtained completed and submitted at your local health department, Drs. Office and Hospital Social Work Department.

Click here for Application form.

The Marian Clinic at 1001 SW Garfield, Topeka (click here for map) delivers general medical and mental health care, health education, medications, and limited medical supplies and equipment, all on-site, with referrals and hospitalization off-site as needed for specialists' consultations and treatment. Only patients who have passed our eligibility screening may receive treatment. The requirements are slightly different for medical care and dental care. (click here for Eligibility Requirements).

Over 200 volunteer doctors, two local hospitals, and numerous medical and social support groups in the community make this quality care possible!

At Marian Clinic we understand that stress, psychological problems, and life circumstances can impact one's health. In turn, physical ailments can impact one's mental well-being. Treating both together makes a successful outcome much more likely. Our mental health program provides diagnosis, counseling, and medications for individuals with these needs, while our case management team addresses the circumstances of our patients, partnering with many other social and support organizations to help restore health and lives.

Our medication assistance program means that medications supplied on site are free to patients (written prescriptions are the patient's responsibility.)

The Clinic's women's health program provides health screenings and supportive services for the unique needs of women. Contraceptives and obstetrical services are not available.

Unfortunately, most people without insurance tend to wait until they are seriously ill before seeking treatment. Such delays make treatment and recovery more difficult and more expensive. We encourage prospective patients to seek help early in order to interrupt this cycle.

Location and Hours

Our Medical Clinic is located at 1001 SW Garfield (the corner of 10thand Garfield) in Central Topeka, one block west of the Topeka/Shawnee County Public Library on Tenth Street. (Click here for map.)

The Clinic is conveniently located on a bus route. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Fridays. The Clinic is closed from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Cost

Once a medical patient qualifies for services, there is a $15 charge for each appointment with a clinician. However no one is turned away for an inability to pay. Medications supplied at the Clinic are free, however prescriptions written at the Clinic are the patient's own responsibility to fill.

Eligibility to receive treatment at the Medical Clinic

Call 233-8081, ext 340 to determine if you are eligible for medical services, or click here for more information.

Existing Patients Only: Click here for Medication Refills

Have questions about where to go for help with a medical issue?
Call 1-800-723-3638 (SAFENET) or check out our Resource Directory to find medical help.

Oregon Health Plan Assistance

Call Oregon SafeNet if you want to talk to someone about the Oregon Health Plan. We will help answer basic questions or direct you to where you can get your questions answered.  Or you can find information online on the Oregon State websiteabout eligibility and how to apply.

New OHP Standard reservation list now open for low-income adults

Oregon Health Plan Standard provides health care coverage for Oregon residents with limited income who are ages 19 through 64, not pregnant, and not receiving Medicare. People interested in applying for these benefits must place their names on a reservation list. DHS will randomly select names from the list on a regular basis and mail applications to these people.
Get on the reservation list by following one of these easy steps:
Sign up online at www.oregon.gov/DHS/open/
Mail or fax a request to DHS. Forms are available at most DHS offices and health facilities
Call 1-800-699-9075 Monday - Friday, 7am-6pm

Adult Immunizations - Vaccines are for adults, too! 

Every year, an average of 50,000 US adults die of vaccine-preventable diseases.  Many more get preventable diseases and risk hospitalizations, high medical costs, use of sick leave, and may spread sickness to loved ones.  In fact, did you know that there’s a new vaccine called Tdap for adults and teens that will help prevent the spread of whooping cough to babies and others who are most vulnerable?  

Download a chart that lists all the adult vaccinations. It’s easy to be up-to-date! Check with your doctor’s office or contact SafeNet for the location of a local health department or community clinic.

Finding affordable prescriptions

Here are some links to find programs that may be of help. Just click on the link for more information.

• NeedyMeds a nonprofit dedicated to providing low cost medications to those who need them.
• Oregon Prescription Drug Program. Now available to all Oregonians -- enroll online to receive savings up to 60%
• Partnership for Prescription Assistance. Help for low income Oregon residents in finding medication assistance.

More Health Information

• MedlinePlus is a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine.

I posted a request for help here just around 30 or so minutes ago but it seems to have disappeared. Strange....

I will retype it again.

I am 34 and am having grand mal seizures which started happening around a year ago and which has caused me to have to quit my job so I am struggling right now and seriously need help. I am also waiting to to get approved by SSI for my disability which I need to see a Nuerologist in order to help me possibly get approved which is why also I am seeking help to pay to see a nuerologist.  

I am seeking help to pay off a few bills plus am needing money to help pay to see a Nuerologist. I am offering my LCD tv to the First person to Donate $2,500 or more to me since I hardly use the tv and had it for nearly a year or so and it's still in great condition. I will ship it to the first person that can donate $2,500 or more to help me. I can only receive money by Personal check, Money order, or if there is a way you can transfer money to me through Google Checkout or thru another method that isn't to complicated, let me know. If needed I can create a listing on my Ecrater store at mountainbadger1975.ecrater.com/  and put it at $2,500 and it can be like a sale which I would receive the money in 3 or so days and plus I would have your shipping address in order to send you the tv. Let me know and I will create the listing if someone wants to help by that way which is the best for me and easiest. I can't use Paypal so that method is out of the question. Paypal ripped me off awhile back and can't use the site anymore.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me and God Bless,

Brian 

www.macobgyn.com. All the docs are good. They worked with us during our pregnancy on a payment plan. They have a new office in Euless and the main office in Irving.

http://www.catonsvillehelp.org/

See the link to learn more about location, how to receive help, types of assistance and the areas they service.

 The Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries began as a Food Pantry in the mid-1980s. When many churches became involved with the Pantry, the organization grew from it's humble, one-room ministry and was incorporated as the Catonsville Emergency Food Ministries, Inc. (CEFM). 

http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/vcity.php?stateid=AL

Click the link to get teeth fixed or other medical problems you might have. Just check the your city to see what is available and give them a call..

Leaving bad teeth unattended can lead to more serious health problems I was told by my doctor so do you best to get them fixed as soon as possible..

https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/TANF_Support_Services.asp

Click the link to access the following information-

http://thechristianclinic.org/

Click the link to learn more than what is posted here -

http://www.standwithhaiti.org/haiti

Click the link to learn more and they do help out in the United States as they have a program in Massachusetts. See about us at the link too to learn more... 

http://www.fcomi.org/locator/locator.htm

Click the link to locate a free clinic near you in Michigan.... Each city will tell you if they offer medical, dental, vision or socials services plus prescription help.. 

Good luck on your search!!!!

you can go emergency room and get pain relief and antibotic, because it sounds like you may have abcess and it is very dangerous. they will treat you and sent you home. they cannot refuse to treat you

Wish Upon A Hero

There is a website I want you to visit. It is WishUponAHero.com. Wish Upon a Hero is better than any other networking site I’ve come across. This site is dedicated to connecting people who are in need with those who are able to fullfill those wishes.  The site was founded by a New Jersey marketing executive because of the needs exhibited after 911 and Hurricane Katrina. 

The mostly anonymous hero members who have joined WishUponAHero.com helped find siblings, matched people who have items to exchange, found or provided medical care for those without insurance, provided transportation to much needed services, clothing for out of work families…and the list goes on. There are no wishes too big or too small. Small wishes that have been granted, as you’ll see when you visit the site, are postage stamps, stickers, birthday cards on a birthday, books, Pepsi Codes…and so on.  As you can see, there are wishes waiting to be granted that are very doable!

By helping others, we also help ourselves.

The good samaritan website draws in more than 40,000 users a month and has spawned weekly local radio and internet television shows. Chapters can be found as far away as Austrailia. A nonprofit foundation has recently been formed to help solicit money to grant large wishes. 

If you want to help one person with one small wish, this is a good opportunity to introduce your children or grandchildren to community service. Organizations can help with many or larger wishes. Please visit WishUponAHero.com and read through the requests. If you are a teacher, as I am, get your students involved as part of your curriculum.  Our Career Education Class earns money to help people in need through their small business activities.  The ties to Civics, Economics, Character, Career, Science, and Consumer Education are endle

Do you have a primary care physician?  You can ask your doctor for samples or free month discount cards.  This will allow you to get prescriptions filled out for free, or you can call the manufacturer and explain what's happening.  Many times they'll help you out with free prescriptions.

 Also check your state, lots of free health care plans albeit those take time but going to a public free health clinic in your area will help you out with your prescriptions.

This is going to take some research and footwork but doable.  I suggest you start immediately.

Hi Aidpage team,

 does anyone have any information on where people like me with diabetes, but no insurance, can get help or free medication. I am down to my last days supply of my meds and I don't have any money or insurance to get anymore. I must take my meds daily to control my diabetes or I get real sick. please if anyone has any info I could use, please let me know soon as you can. thanks.

Wevridge,

Texas is a state with more free and low-cost dentistry than most others. Here is a helpful site:

http://tda.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=1

This website shows TX charitable options. Smiles on Wheels is currently accepting applications.

Please keep in touch with what resources you find useful to you. You can go to www.ncmpact.com for further guidance.

Cassie, dental hygienist

I have also have hcv. in 1989 when the virus was first discovered to exist, i tested positive. i believe i've had it since 1980 from an operation i had. I can't afford the $1,000 a month for the peg-interferon. now, since i've lost my job and health insurance, i can't even afford to see a gastroenterologist and the test that go with that. unless they come up with a better system, a lot of us are doomed to a slow painful death. i will keep up with this page. if i find anything in my travels, i will get back to you. good luck.

HI I recently have been going to the doctor at the cheap clinic because I do not have insurance. I have had hep c since I was 15 years old and I am now 34. The doctor just informed me that I need Interferon treatment for my hep c. At this point, I am not too sick but he said it could change at any moment due to the fact that I have had it for almost 20 years.  I have no insurance, we just found out we owe the IRS 500.00 and we have so many bills. My husband has insuarance through his work, but in April the bosses are cancelling it due to the economy, so there is no time for me to get on his insurance and get the years worth of Interferon treatment. If anyone can help or has any ideas on how to get help, I live in Lebanon, Oregon, if anyone knows of a place here that does treatment like that for next to nothing or if anyone can help, that would be great. The doctor told me that one day I could just wake up and be so ill and then it would be too late for treatment. Because I am an ex-addict, I would be put on the very bottom of a transplant list and passed over for someone who wasn't an addict in the past. They don't want to give a new liver to someone who might go out and ruin the new one. I have someone on my hubby's side who has had a liver transplant and have known others so I have heard aweful things that kind of scare me. I have a beautiful 2 1/2 year old son and I really want to watch im grow up.

God Bless,

Lydia

you may contact DSHS or department of human services or a state hospital and they can help you

where do i find out about these "state papers" in my state

What happens to you or a family member when you need medical attention? What do you do?

The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services offers medical assistance through a number of programs for individuals and families. Some of this coverage is free to you, and some requires a small fee. The services provided may include doctor visits, prescriptions, dental care, eye exams and glasses and therapies, to name a few.

Click Here For Website

Who you gonna call?

Let’s begin with you. Did you really know all this could be available to you? Now, what about your family? There are four different ways your family could qualify for medical assistance in Nevada. There are several groups related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program which receive medical assistance only (no cash) referred to as TANF-Related Medicaid Only cases.

These TANF-related Medicaid groups are:     (Return to top)

Follow the links below for applications and related forms you can print from your computer and fill out at home:

Child Health Assurance Program (CHAP)     (Return to top)

Nevada Check Up

The eligible categories for individuals include:     (Return to top)

Individuals eligible for Medicare may also qualify for benefits from the Medicare Beneficiaries program. Coverage provided by this program is different than other Medicaid groups as it does not provide the full scope of medical benefits. The five categories described below may be eligible for Medicare Beneficiaries coverage:

Who should you call?     (Return to top)

Customer Service Voice Response Unit (VRU)

Don't know which office? Find where to call here! (See right menu)

heya what illness do u have i hope u are now ok

 I have had absolutely no luck in the fixing the teeth area....however, I do know that some states have "state papers" that are a temporary fix to the medical dental assistance issue, no disablity required.  However if your state does not have such a program, you may consider medicaid/Title 19, this is something you can qualify for if you have a child, and low-income, or if you have a disability of any kind....mental or physical.  You would be surprised by what is qualified as a disablility.  Another consideration is something called CAMA, which is insurance issued for chronic disabilities such as seizures. 

The Katie Beckett Program is a special eligibility process that allows certain children who are residents of Wisconsin with long-term disabilities or complex medical needs, living at home with their families, to obtain a Wisconsin Medicaid card.

Click Here For Website

Children who are not eligible for other Medicaid programs because the income or assets of their parents are too high, may be eligible for Medicaid through the Katie Beckett Program, if they meet all the following eligibility criteria:

1. The child is under 19 years of age and determined to be disabled by standards in the Social Security Act;
2. Requires a level of care at home that is typically provided in a hospital or nursing facility;
3. Can be provided safe and appropriate care in the family home;
4. As an individual, does not have income or assets in his or her name in excess of the current standards for a child living in an institution; and
5. Does not incur a cost at home to the Medicaid Program that exceeds the cost Medicaid would pay if the child were in an institution.

• Program Benefits
• How to Apply

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them. Many will get them free or nearly free. Among the organizations collaborating on this program are the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, the Lupus Foundation of America, the NAACP, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the National Medical Association. To access the Partnership for Prescription Assistance by phone, you can call toll-free, 1-888-4PPA-NOW (1-888-477-2669).

Click Here For Website

Our mission is to increase awareness of patient assistance programs and boost enrollment of those who are eligible. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

Find out more about the "Help is Here Express" Bus Tour - visiting communities across the country.

Starting January 1, 2006, Medicare offered prescription drug coverage to people with Medicare. To find out more about this program, click here.

Medicaid (also called Medical Assistance) is a program that pays the medical bills of people who have low income and cannot afford medical care. Medicaid provides three types of critical health protection:

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  • Health insurance for low-income families, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities;
  • Long-term care for older Americans and individuals

  • Supplemental coverage for low-income Medicare beneficiaries (e.g., payment of Medicare premiums, deductibles, and cost sharing).

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program. Each state establishes its own eligibility standards, benefits package, provider requirements, payment rates, and program administration under broad federal guidelines. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) runs Maryland�s Medicaid program.

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Who is Covered Under Medicaid?

Medicaid covers persons who fall into certain �categories� such as low-      income families, children, pregnant women, women with breast or cervical cancer, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.  People who receive money through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) automatically receive Medicaid. In addition, persons may qualify for Medicaid because of high medical expenses (commonly hospital or nursing home care), if they have low income and assets and are aged, blind, or disabled. For more information on who is covered, see Medical Care Programs Eligibility. To find out if you are eligible for Medicaid, you must file an application with the appropriate local department where you live.

How do Individuals Apply for Medicaid?

People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) automatically qualify for Medicaid and do not need to apply.                                             

If you do not receive SSI or TCA, you must file an application to find out if you are eligible for Medicaid. To do this, you must go to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) in the city or county where you live. If you are applying for a child or are pregnant, you may file an application for the Maryland Children�s Health Program (MCHP), which covers the same services as Medicaid. You may apply at your Local Health Department (LHD) for MCHP or to be screened for breast or cervical cancer. If you are elderly and are only applying for assistance under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) or Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program to pay your Medicare premiums, co-payments, or deductibles, you may apply at your LDSS. QMB/SLMB applications may be filed by mail or in person. To receive an application, call your LDSS or the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). 

To apply for the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program, you may get a mail-in application by calling 1-800-226-2142.

What Services are Covered Under Medicaid?

Medicaid and MCHP cover a broad range of health care services, including services mandated by the federal government as well as optional services that a state may choose to cover. For a list of covered services, click �Covered Services�.

How do Medicaid Eligibles Receive Services?

Once someone has filed an application and been determined eligible for Medicaid, they will likely receive their medical services through the State�s Medicaid Managed Care Program, HealthChoice. If someone qualifies for HealthChoice, they will choose a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and be enrolled with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) of their choice. 

If the person does not qualify for HealthChoice (e.g., because they are also Medicare eligible, eligible for Medicaid through spenddown, or eligible in a long-term care facility), they will still receive Medicaid services, but through �fee-for-service� (FFS). This means that each medical provider who provides services to the Medicaid recipient bills the Medicaid program for payment. Prior to HealthChoice and other managed care programs, all provider claims for Medicaid services were handled this way. 

Under HealthChoice managed care, the MCOs contract with DHMH to provide Medicaid covered services through their provider networks in  return for monthly payments from DHMH. This set of services is called the �Benefits Package�. The MCOs pay the providers in their networks for these services. Some Medicaid services are not covered by the MCOs, and may be received through Medicaid fee-for-service (such as therapies for children). Specialty mental health services are provided by the State�s public mental health system. All Medicaid eligibles with full coverage receive the same services, whether or not enrolled in an MCO. About 20% of Medicaid eligibles are NOT enrolled in managed care, so their providers are paid fee-for-service by DHMH.

For more information about Medicaid and other Medical Care Programs:

For more information about Maryland Children�s Health Program (MCHP):

Contact MCHP Hotline 1 (800) 456-8900

For more information about Maryland Children�s Health Program (MCHP) Premium:

For more information on Medicaid eligibility, see "Medicaid Eligibility and Benefits"

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I am a single mother of three, working full time and going to school full time,
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I need $5800 for the surgery.  I am working to try and come up with the money
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South florida needs to somehow get with the program. I know i am not the only one out there seekign medical help. I just wish that these big time hospitals would fund a free clinic here and there. I am trying my best to get some help with paying for my medical bills but it's hard. I even looked online for insurance and i would still have to pay the initial cost of all doctor's visits and check ups which the minimum in my case was 2500. i wish i  had that amount just laying around. I wouldn't be writing this if i had.....

Any advise out there, any help, anything...........

Try your local health department.

We recently found out we are pregnant and that our insurance only covers complicated pregnancy. I hav enot seen a doctor yet, because we already have some medical debt and I want ot see if there any help out here before make that debt even larger. I'm not sure who to contact for help or who's out there. If you know who I should speak with, please let me know.

Our family makes to much for Medicaid, not enough to pay for everything upfront. We live in Tx near the Dallas Fort Worth Area.

Thank You!

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please help me see a doctor.i have no insurance and unable work.i have signed up for ssi.i have copd.ddd.djd.emphysemia and a chronic back problem.i stay in constant pain from my diseases. can anyone help me?thanks ann in tennessee

please help me see a doctor.i have no insurance and unable work.i have signed up for ssi.i have copd.ddd.djd.emphysemia and a chronic back problem.i stay in constant pain from my diseases. can anyone help me?thanks ann in tennessee