Current search
AHIRC Taxonomy
Affording Health CareSubcategories:
Results 1 - 50 of 195
Results
- The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) provides this page dedicated to consumer information on health plans to provide plan participants and their beneficiaries with information on their rights under the federal health benefits law with respect to their job-based plans. The information ranges from general information on the law to numerous specific issues. Great resource!
- 1-866-444-3066
In Eastern Washington, anyone who is uninsured, underinsured or has a question about accessing healthcare can call Health for All. Resource specialists provide assistance with applications and follow-up services that help people enroll in health plans and make informed health care choices. - This site was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and provides information on how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures, as well as results from a survey of patients about the quality of care they received during a recent hospital stay. The information on this website comes from hospitals that have agreed to submit quality information for Hospital Compare to make public. This information is intended to help citizens compare the quality of care hospitals provide.
- This site details Idaho's state programs for families in crisis situations providing food, cash, and assistance programs to help them get back on the road to self-reliance. Applications are provided and information detailing resources are found here.
- MARS determines eligibility for and provides information about programs offering assistance with medical, nutritional, food, day care, temporary cash or other expenses.
- This handbook covers public health care programs for children, adults, pregnant women, the disabled and the elderly. It also has sections on hospital care, prescription drugs and private health insurance.
- The New Jersey Hospital Care Payment Assistance Program (Charity Care Assistance) is free or reduced charge care provided to patients who receive inpatient and outpatient services at acute care hospitals throughout the state of New Jersey. Hospital assistance and reduced charge care are available only for necessary hospital care. Some services such as physician fees, anesthesiology fees, radiology interpretation, and outpatient prescriptions are separate from hospital charges and may not be eligible for reduction.
- This site answers FAQ about charity care.
- The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone, on stage and those behind the scenes, who works in entertainment and performing arts. As a safety net for those in need, crisis or transition, The Actors Fund provides comprehensive social services including counseling, crisis intervention and connections to local resources for personal, family or work related problems as well as emergency financial assistance for basic living necessities. The Fund also offers employment and training programs and a national health insurance resource center. In New York City, The Actors Fund has a free health clinic for the uninsured, and supportive and affordable housing in two residences. The Actors Home in Englewood, NJ features both assisted living and skilled nursing for retirees.
- Patients who need medical care but are unable to pay for it may be eligible for free or reduced fee care at local hospitals through HCAP or hospital financial assistance programs. The Hospital Care Assurance Program (HCAP) requires hospitals to "provide, without charge to the individual, basic, medically necessary hospital-level services" for low-income Ohio residents who are not Medicaid recipients. HCAP may also cover prior hospital bills in some cases. For patients who do not qualify for HCAP, all local hospitals have their own financial assistance programs. This site explains these programs and provides contact info for some hospitals.
- 2-1-1 Texas helps find free information on local services providing food, shelter, rent assistance, utility bill assistance, counseling, child care, after-school programs, senior services, disaster relief, and many other programs.
- This site offers a wealth of information on Medicare, Medigap, prescription drug discounts, managed care and long-term care. For local assistance in answering health insurance questions please call 1-800-701-0501.
- HospitalBillHelp.org provides a comprehensive listing of public, private and charitable coverage and care options in California. They also provide information on Fair Price discounts: The Fair Pricing Act prohibits hospitals from charging eligible patients more for care than they could charge Medicare. In most cases, this will be 65-85% less than the non-discounted price. The Fair Pricing discount is a legal requirement, and any uninsured person can apply for a Fair Price discount or free care even if the bill has already been sent to a collection agency.
- The PEN Writers’ Fund is an emergency fund for professional— published or produced—writers in acute, emergency financial crisis.
- This guide provides a listing of insurance companies that have been licensed to sell Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Select, Medicare Savings and Long Term Care policies in Alabama so consumers can compare costs and benefiits.
- This site tracks new and updated health care reports on quality, pricing and consumer satisfaction on a national basis. They track news stories, public reporting legislation and health care report cards, including hospital report cards, nursing home report cards, home health report cards and more.
- AboutHealthQuality.org provides consumers with reliable, independent information on health care cost and quality. The New York Regional Health Care Report Card presents data for all hospitals and commercial managed care plans in New York and New Jersey.
- The Gottleib Foundation offers grants to individual visual artists through two programs: an annual Individual Support Grant and a separate program to assist visual artists in cases of catastrophic events through an Emergency Grant program.
- The Musicians' Assistance Program (MAP) runs under the auspices of The Actors Fund to help serve the 10,000 members of Local 802 and their families.
MAP provides a wide range of services, including professional consultation and referral for personal, career and relationship problems, crisis intervention and short-term counseling, and advocacy on behalf of members for emergency financial assistance through Local 802's Emergency Relief Fund (as well as other foundations committed to helping musicians in financial need), legal aid and public entitlements (such as Social Security, disability insurance and public assistance). - In Nashville, recording artists in need of financial assistance can apply for help from the Performers Emergency Relief Fund. To learn more about PERF, contact the AFTRA Nashville office at 615-573-2944.
- The Frank Nelson Sick & Benefit Fund helps qualified AFTRA members in locals west of Omaha with basic living expenses and emergency medical costs.
- Aid for AIDS helps people with HIV by providing funds for housing, utilities, health insurance premiums, medication or nutritional supplements.
- AIDS Community Resource Network (ACORN) is a comprehensive and professional AIDS service organization supporting hundreds of HIV positive people and their affected family members. They offer case management, support groups, assistance with transportation to medical appointments, and emergency financial help for housing, food, clothing and medical needs. ACORN also offers non-invasive, oral HIV test; and has three certified HIV counselors and testers providing services to anyone living in Windsor and Orange Counties of Vermont and Grafton and Sullivan in New Hampshire.
- AIDS Volunteers (AVOL) is a community-based organization that provides HIV and AIDS education, prevention initiatives, service programs and financial assistance to HIV+ people. AVOL provides programs and services throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky.
- The AIDS/HIV Services Group's mission includes providing emotional and practical support to people living with HIV/AIDS, their families, friends, and loved ones and preventing the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic by educating the community. Services offered by ASG Charlottesville include case management, financial assistance, support group and volunteer network & referral services.
- Albany Medical Center provides a large array of quality comprehensive care as well as charity care, which allows individuals to receive medically necessary care at no charge or at a reduced charge when they meet eligibility requirements. Financial assistance is also provided through the state for patients who are uninsured or have limited income. Cient services include substance abuse counseling and mental health programs.
- The ALS Association provides patient and community services, public education, advocacy and assistance, including medical insurance counseling, claims and financial assistance in some chapters. This site is a good place to look for ALS-related clinical trials.
- The American Health Assistance Foundation provides on this website links to agencies and programs providing financial assistance and resources for the continued care and support of the Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.
- The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund for Disabled Musicians provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the AFM.
- AFTRA members of at least two years' standing may be eligible for grants for living expenses. Contact your local for more information.
- AGMA members in good standing may be eligible for emergency financial assistance. Grants are administered by The Actors Fund from the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles offices.
- AGVA members who have completed initiation and paid dues for one year can apply for emergency aid for basic needs or medical expenses. The Sick & Relief Fund pays for expenses such as rent, utilities, and telephone, as well as gives emergency grants.
- The American Kidney Fund is the leading source of direct financial aid to chronic kidney disease patients across the nation. Their grants cover a variety of needs including health care premiums, drug co-pays, transportation, medication, and durable medical supplies.
- The Writers Emergency Assistance Fund's mission is to help established freelance writers across the country who, because of advanced age, illness, disability, a natural disaster, or an extraordinary professional crisis are unable to work.
- This is a list of the approved Medicare supplemental insurance plans in North Dakota and their ratings.
- Arthouse provides access to affordable health insurance for its members through their partner Global Benefit Solutions. They offer medical, dental, accident expense coverage and cancer protector plans for individuals or groups.
- Arthouse has an Emergency Relief Fund for Texas-based artists who have experienced an unforeseen emergency that affects their ability to work.
- This article discusses and lists some faith-based medical cost-sharing programs.
- The Artists' Fellowship, Inc. assists professional fine artists (painters, graphic artists, sculptors) and their families in times of emergency, disability, or bereavement.
- The Arts Council of New Orleans is a private, non-profit organization designated as the City’s official arts agency. The Arts Council partners with various organizations to operate the New Orleans Musicians Clinic (NOMC), which offers health and social services to the local music community.
- ASCAP offers its members emergency interest-bearing loans on royalties and advances based on earnings.
- This document explains the resources available to parents of disabled children free of charge from the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, including information on disabilities, emotional support, and opportunities to become a more knowledgeable advocate. It also details information to consider when a child with a disability is turning 18, information on educational rights and laws, and financial assistance and services available in Missouri.
- The Foundation offers small grants to support opera and classical music professionals, with a focus on pensioners. There is no website; contact J. Andrew Lark at 212-986-6094 for more information.
- Benefit Administration for the Self-Employed (BASE) is an employee benefit administrator focused on helping small business owners save on their taxes.
- This government website outlines eligibility requirements and application instructions for city and state programs for seniors.
- This website offers a wide range of resources to assist people in need of blood or marrow transplants. Links range from free air transportation for patients in financial need who must travel to receive medical treatment to basic fundraising help.
- The HART Fund (Handy Artists Relief Trust) provides financial assistance to Blues musicians in need (and their families) due to a broad range of health concerns. The Fund provides for acute, chronic and preventive medical and dental care as well as funeral expenses. Grants generally range between $250 and $1500.
- The Children's Special Health Care Services program provides care coordination and financial assistance children (under 21) with a chronic illness or disability. Families must meet medical and financial criteria.
- Bristol Community Breast Health Project provides financial assistance to women over the age of 40 in the Bristol area to increase access to the latest and best detection equipment. Screenings are available for women who are without insurance for mammograms or who are under insured; women must be 40 years or older and must not be pregnant at the time of the scheduled appointment. Physician referrals are not necessary.
- The Broadcasters Foundation of America provides an anonymous safely net to men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession in cases of critical illness or crisis.