Medical
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
American Foundation for the Blind
This site has a search to find organizations that provide services to the visually impaired as well as offering information about living with vision loss.
Website: afb.org
Benefits Check Up
This site, from the National Council on Aging, provides various free benefits checking tools to see what assistance you may be eligible for in housing, medical services, prescriptions, legal services, utilities, taxes and more
Website: benefitscheckup.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control offers a medical and health information.
Website: cdc.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
Community Health Clinics
This US Department of Health and Human Services site gives Community Health Clinics and sources of medical care even if you cannot afford to pay. Click on 'Find Help' then click on 'Find the Health Center Closest to You.'
Website: ask.hrsa.gov
Directory of Regulatory Boards
Know about the qualifications of those you are dealing with! This web site lets you access, by state, the governmental bodies and private associations that regulate and certify people in various professions including accounting, nursing, medicine, insurance, social work, marriage counseling, funeral services, real estate and insurance, to name just a few. Click on resources, then click on Directory of Regulatory Boards and Colleges.
Website: clearhq.org
Eye Care America
A public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), this site offers information and tells you if you are eligible for free eye exams and eye care for up to one year.
Website: eyecareamerica.org
Phone: 800-222- EYES (3937)
Free and Low-Cost Health Care
Facilities participating in the Hill-Burton program are obligated to provide free and low-cost health care service to those who are unable to pay for them. Each facility provides a specific set of services. Eligibility is based on the size of the family and household income. To find a Hill-Burton facility near you go to 'Find Help' then click on 'More about Hill-Burton' and 'Find Facilities in Your State.'
Website: hrsa.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
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Health offers health news and tips. Available in Spanish.
Website: nih.gov
New Eyes for the Needy
New Prescription eyeglasses for needy children and adults. Applications for are available on website.
Website: new-eyes.org
Phone: 973-376-4903
Healthfinder.gov
Government site offering information and trusted resources on a wide range of physical and mental health topics including how to find medical care, fraud, insurance, support groups, patient privacy rights and much more.
Website: healthfinder.gov
InfantSEE
InfantSee is a public health program designed to help with the early detection of vision conditions in babies. Optometrists provide comprehensive eye exams for children under one year old. To find a specialist, select the "Find an InfantSee doctor" option.
Website: infantsee.org
Phone: 1-888-396-3937
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
Lions Clubs International
Lions Clubs International helps people receive vision care through its local clubs. Find a local club using the "How do I apply for help?" link or the "Local Clubs" link.
Website: LionsClubs.org
Mission Cataract USA
A program providing free cataract surgery to people of all ages who have no other means to pay. This is a one day yearly event.
Website: missioncataractusa.org
Phone: 800-343-7265
Usa.gov/benefits
This government site will assist you in finding out if you are eligible for government benefits.
Website: usa.gov/benefits
Veterans’ Administration
Veterans' Administration offers low cost care to veterans. Click on Health Care and then Health Benefits and Services.
Website: va.gov
National Alliance for Mental Illness
This organization is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by mental illness. Website has support programs and educational materials.
Website: nami.org
National Association of Social Workers
This website offers helpful articles in categories such as family, health, and senior citizen issues. Topics include marital problems, divorce, adoption, addiction, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, cancer, grief, death, living with an illness, pain, Alzheimer's disease/dementia, medical care, and much more. This website also provides an application that helps you find a social worker.
Website: HelpStartsHere.org
National Health Law Program
This national public interest law firm advocates for improved health care for low income, unemployed, elderly and disabled patients. Click on "Library" to see free publications by topic area.
Website: healthlaw.org
Paralyzed Veterans of America
Although this site is for war veterans, it also offers general information that is useful even to those who are not war veterans but suffer from spinal cord injuries and illnesses, as well as some legal rights.
Website: pva.org
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers resources for free or low cost health care and prescriptions for those who qualify financially. Available in Spanish.
Website: pparx.org
Sight for Students
Provides free vision exams and glasses to uninsured children in low income households.
Website: sightforstudents.org
Phone: 888-290-4964
The Center for Medicare Advocacy
This site provides a wealth of information on Medicare, Medicaid topics as well as topics related to benefits and care for the elderly and disabled.
Website: medicareadvocacy.org
VISION USA
Provides free eye care to uninsured low-income workers and their families.
Website: aoa.org
Phone: 800-766-4466