Health Care
The following information will connect you to government websites where you can apply for health care benefits you are entitled
to receiving. Some of these programs are specifically for the retired, the disabled, families, veterans, and or children. If you have any questions
regarding these programs you should contact the agency directly.
Social Security Disability
SSD programs have the "basic objectives of providing for the material needs of individuals
and families, protecting aged and disabled persons against the expenses of illnesses that
could otherwise exhaust their savings, keeping families together, and giving children the
opportunity to grow up in health and security." - The Social Security Handbook.
If you ever have any questions regarding Social Security feel free to contact them by calling their toll free number at
1-800-772-1213.
Social Security Cash Disability Benefits
Social Security cash disability benefits help by providing money for qualifying disabled workers, the needy,
the blind, disabled individuals, disabled widow, disabled surviving divorced spouse, disabled son or daughter, and offers
vocational rehabilitation assistance.
Social Security Administration Office of Employment Support Programs
The SSA Office of Employment offers employment opportunities to Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare provides health insurance for people 65 years of age and older, qualifying disabled persons under 65 years
of age, and people with end-stage renal disease. If you or your spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered
employment, are 65 years of age, and a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. then you already meet the general eligibility requirements.
If you ever need help or have any questions regarding Medicare feel free to contact them directly at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicaid
Medicaid is health insurance that helps low income individuals and families pay for all or some of their medical bills.
This program helps assist states in providing long term medical care assistance to those who meet the
eligibility requirements. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related
services for low income people. Medicaid primarily helps pregnant women, children, teenagers, seniors, blind and or
disabled persons, those who are leaving welfare, low income families with children under 18 years of age, and those who cannot afford their high medical
bills.
- Eligibility requirements Click Here
- Online screening tools to help you find out if you qualify:
- Contact your local state Medicaid agency Click Here
- For those who are receiving Medicare or Medicaid who are in need of a nursing home check visit the following website to get
a side-by-side comparison of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country Click Here
Health Insurance for Children
Every state has a health insurance program called the Insure Kids Now program that specifically benefits qualifying working families get
health insurance for their children. Every state has different qualifications for their program. If you ever have any
questions simply call their toll free number at 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669).
- Locate your local Insure Kids Now program: Click Here
Veterans Administration (VA) - Health Benefits and Services For Veterans
The VA offers veterans a "Medical Benefits Package - a standard enhanced health benefits plan generally available to
all enrolled veterans. Like other standard health care plans, the Medical Benefits Package
emphasizes preventive and primary care, offering a full range of outpatient and inpatient services." - 
