Health ass1stance
Our organization offers assistance in learning how to access SNAP, WIC, Emergency Food Assistance, School Meals, and food benefits for the elderly and those who identify as Native American. These programs can get very tricky to understand and find, let alone apply for and receive. Hopefully the information we gathered for you below will help you find any and all assistance you need. Worrying about where your next meal will come from should never be a reality of an American. We are here to help you learn how to get these benefits and access nutritious food for you and your family.
Medicare
Health Care coverage for the elderly
For questions please call
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048
Medicare covers most, but not all of the costs for approved health care services and supplies. Once you meet your deductible, you pay your share of costs for services and supplies as you get them. There’s no limit on what you’ll pay out-of-pocket in a year unless you have other coverage (like Medigap, Medicaid, or employee or union coverage). Click here to see cost saving options.
Do you qualify?
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Medicare is for people 65 or older.
You may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have:
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A disability
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End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant),
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ALS (also called Lou Gehrig's disease).
What does Medicare Cover?
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Medically necessary services.
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Shots
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Screenings. If you go to a doctor or other health care provider that accepts the Medicare-approved amount, your share of costs may be less. If you get a service that Medicare doesn’t cover, you pay the full cost.
Options with Medicare
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You can go to any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare, anywhere in the U.S. Find providers that work with Medicare.
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Join a separate Medicare drug plan (Part D) to get drug coverage.
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Buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy to help lower your share of costs for services you get.
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If you have other insurance, learn how Original Medicare works with your other coverage.
If you're not lawfully present in the U.S., Medicare won't pay for your Part A and Part B claims, and you can't enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare drug plan.
Medicare Advanced
Health Care coverage for the elderly
For questions please call
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048
Medicare covers most, but not all of the costs for approved health care services and supplies. Once you meet your deductible, you pay your share of costs for services and supplies as you get them. There’s no limit on what you’ll pay out-of-pocket in a year unless you have other coverage (like Medigap, Medicaid, or employee or union coverage). Click here to see cost saving options.
Do you qualify?
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Medicare is for people 65 or older.
You may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have:
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A disability
-
End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant),
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ALS (also called Lou Gehrig's disease).
What does Medicare Cover?
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Medically necessary services.
-
Shots
-
Screenings. If you go to a doctor or other health care provider that accepts the Medicare-approved amount, your share of costs may be less. If you get a service that Medicare doesn’t cover, you pay the full cost.
Options with Medicare
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You can go to any doctor or hospital that takes Medicare, anywhere in the U.S. Find providers that work with Medicare.
-
Join a separate Medicare drug plan (Part D) to get drug coverage.
-
Buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy to help lower your share of costs for services you get.
-
If you have other insurance, learn how Original Medicare works with your other coverage.
If you're not lawfully present in the U.S., Medicare won't pay for your Part A and Part B claims, and you can't enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Medicare drug plan.
Medicaid
Government funded health care
When prompted, please select the state/tribe under the By State or By Tribe you reside in
Then click apply to pull up all contacts and resources to apply to Medicaid
Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program that provides coverage for individuals and families with limited income and resources. It covers a broad range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, preventive care, long-term care, and prescription drugs
Do you qualify?
Medicaid eligibility may vary from state to state, as Medicaid as a program is primarily run through the states. However, many states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover more low-income adults. You might be eligible depending on your household income, family size, age, disability, and other factors. You must be a United States (U.S.) citizen, a U.S. national, or have a satisfactory immigration status to be eligible for full benefits.
Children's Health Insurance Program
CHIP
When prompted, please select the state/tribe under the By State or By Tribe you reside in
Then click apply to pull up all contacts and resources to apply to CHIP
The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.
Does your child qualify?
In order to be eligible for CHIP, a child must be:
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Under 19 years of age,
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Uninsured (determined ineligible for Medicaid, and not covered through a group health plan or creditable health insurance),
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A citizen or meet immigration requirements,
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A resident of the state, and
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Eligible within the state’s CHIP income range, based on family income, and any other state specified rules in the CHIP state plan.
States have the option to provide coverage, such as prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care, to targeted low-income uninsured pregnant women under the CHIP state plan. States must adhere to several types of conditions in order to cover pregnant women, such as:
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Cover children under 19 years of age under Medicaid or CHIP, up to at least 200 percent of the FPL, and
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Cover pregnant women under Medicaid up to at least 185 percent of the FPL.
Veterans Health
VA Health Care Benefits
Follow the prompts on the website to complete the application
Health care for Veterans is one of the most important programs to take advantage of if you qualify. The Office of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers health care to veterans in need.
Each Veteran’s medical benefits package is unique. Yours will include care and services to help, treat illnesses and injuries, prevent future health problems, improve your ability to function, and enhance your quality of life
Do you qualify?
You may qualify for VA health care benefits based upon:
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Discharge status
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Service-connected disability
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Amount of time on active duty
Please click here to read more specifics on your elegibility.
How to apply
Applying can be complicated, but we're here to help. Here is a list of things that you will need when you apply
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Social Security numbers for you, your spouse, and your qualified dependents
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Your military discharge papers (DD214 or other separation documents)
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Insurance card information for all insurance companies that cover you, including any coverage provided through a spouse or significant other. This includes Medicare, private insurance, or insurance from your employer.
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Gross household income from the previous calendar year for you, your spouse, and your dependents. This includes income from a job and any other sources. Gross household income is your income before taxes and any other deductions.
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Your deductible expenses for the past year. These include certain health care and education costs.
Please check the column to the left to find links to apply
Office of Veteran's Affairs
Phone Number:1-800-827-1000