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HEALTHCARE.gov

Department of Health and Human Services explains the Affordable Healthcare Act and offers tool for finding health insurance.

Website: healthcare.gov

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

The government's site for Healthcare Research and Quality has consumer information on medical insurance and health-related topics.

Website: ahrq.gov

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society provides a great deal of information including insurance advice and tips on obtaining financial assistance for travel, lodging, food, utilities and other needs.

Website: cancer.org

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is a non-profit group that offers excellent insurance and medical information, including links for high-risk insurance pools in 30 states.

Website: diabetes.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control offers a medical and health information.

Website: cdc.gov

Health Resources and Services Administration

The government's Bureau of Primary Health Care. This link provides a directory of Health Centers that will provide primary and preventive care regardless of ability to pay or insurance coverage. Many centers also provide translation and transportation services as well as dental, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Website: bphc.hrsa.gov

HealthInsurance.info

Consumer guides for getting and keeping health insurance and your rights about health insurance from the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute.

Website: hpi.georgetown.edu

Insure Kids Now

This government site will tell you whether your child or children are eligible for medical and dental coverage. The program has been expanded to include many of America's working families.

Phone: 1-877-KIDS-NOW
Website: insurekidsnow.gov

Insure U

A good source of educational materials on health, auto, home, and life insurance from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. This site lets you select information geared to your particular stage in life.

Website: insureuonline.org

National Association of Insurance Commissioners

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners provides a link to each state's Insurance licensing entity and also offers access to complain about a company, search complaints filed, report fraud and learn about insurance issues. Be sure to click on the brown box labeled "consumer" to view some excellent insurance educational information!

Website: naic.org