Essential Resource: HealthInsurance.Alabama.Gov
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Healthinsurance.alabama.gov explains the insurance options, rights and protections for individuals of all ages and small and large businesses in the state.
Georgia Families is the program for people in Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids that guides them in choosing a health plan and a Primary Care Provider. Most Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids members must enroll in Georgia Families and choose a health plan and a provider.
Peach Care for Kids provides comprehensive health care to children through the age of 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid and live in households with incomes at or below 235% of the Federal Poverty Level.
HealthCompare allows users to compare health insurance quotes from dozens of providers.
The Foundation for Health Coverage Education provides booklets, pamphlets, web tools and presentations that simplify public and private health insurance options. Their Health Coverage Eligibility Quiz generates a profile of public and private health coverage options available locally, along with a special resource section on locating financial benefits and free or low-cost health benefits.
The Georgetown University Health Policy Institute has written A Consumer Guide for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance for each state and the District of Columbia. These guides detail the health insurance consumer's right and protections, and the various open market, government and employment-related insurance options available. They are updated periodically as changes in federal and state policy warrant.
On May 31, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new steps to reduce premiums and make it easier for Americans to enroll in federally-administrated PCIP programs. Premiums will drop as much as 40 percent in 17 states and the District of Columbia, and eligibility standards will be eased in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Starting July 1, 2011, applicants will no longer have to wait on an insurance company to send them a denial letter.
Fractured Atlas has partnered with eHealthInsurance.com to help their members research and enroll in affordable, appropriate health insurance plans, and offers guidance in choosing health care plans and making sense of the reform laws and how they’ll affect artists.
ACCESS NYC is a free service that identifies and screens for over 30 city, state and federal human service benefit programs.
Essential Resource: The New York Bridge Plan
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The NY Bridge Plan is a temporary program until January 2014 that makes coverage available for individuals who have a pre-existing medical condition, have not had insurance for six months, and who are legal US residents. It is administered by GHI and the premium rate is $421.00 per month for those who live in downstate New York, and $362.00 per month in upstate New York.
