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Georgia Health Insurance Plans: Affordable Health Insurance, Low Cost Health Insurance through state programs
Georgia Health Insurance for Low Income Children
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Health Programs for Children: CHIP: Georgia
source:The Georgia Medicaid Project
languages: English
from the web page:
"...Georgia medicaid for children and families with children.. Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)... Georgia’s Children’s Health Insurance Program - Age & Income Guidelines for Eligibility, How You Can Apply
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Health Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions, Chronic Medical Problem Coverage
- web page:
Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Georgia
source:www.PCIP.gov
languages: English
from the web page:
"...PCIP will cover a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care, and prescription drugs. All covered benefits are available for you, beginning on your coverage effective date, even if it’s to treat a pre-existing condition - there are no waiting periods...
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Living with Diabetes: Health Insurance Options: Georgia
source:American Diabetes Association
languages: English
from the web pages:
"The following information details health insurance and assistance programs available to uninsured people in Georgia...
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HIV Care Program - Healthcare Insurance Continuation Program
source:Georgia Department of Community Health
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page:"...The HICP will only accept new clients for the Program who have insurance plans that include both outpatient primary care coverage and prescription coverage without a yearly cap. Premium payments will be limited to $1100.00 per month total..."
- web page:
Georgia: State High Risk Pool Eligibility Requirements, January 2010
source:Kaiser State Health Facts
languages: English
from the web pages:
"...Has High Risk Pool Program Yes 34... Pool Open Only to Medically Eligibles No 3... Pool Open to HIPAA Eligibles ... Pool Open to Medically Eligibles...
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Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: Georgia
source:HealthCare.gov - U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
2 pages; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...Eligible undefined residents of Georgia can apply for coverage through the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan program run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
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Georgia Health Insurance: Leaving a Job - COBRA
- web page:
COBRA Premium Reduction
source:Georgia Department of Community Health
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page:"Latest News...."
- also from Georgia Department of Community Health:
web page:
Mini-COBRA
languages: English
from the web page:
"...Employees laid off by small employers are now eligible for state Mini-COBRA benefits. Prior to this, only those who worked for companies employing more than 20 people were eligible for federal COBRA benefits. These benefits extend health coverage under the employer’s insurance plan...
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Out of a Job
languages: English
from the brochure:
"...It ’s an increasingly common story these days — you lose your job, and your health insurance goes with it. Now what?...
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- also from Georgia Department of Community Health:
- web page:
Understanding COBRA coverage (2004)
source:Physicians News Digest
languages: English
from the web page:
"...Some of the most confusing legislation in the HR arena is the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Passed by Congress in 1986, this law provides continuation of group health coverage that might otherwise be terminated when an employee leaves your practice...
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Georgia Health Insurance: Basics; Consumer Guides to Health Insurance GA
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Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
source:Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page::"Health Insurance is a general term for insurance against loss by sickness or bodily injury. It typically includes coverage for expenses such as doctor visits and hospital stays, and can cover normal and preventive care such as check-ups, prenatal and baby care..."
- web page:
Consumer Guide To Individual Health Insurance
source:NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS
languages: English
from the web page:
"...Individual health insurance is coverage that a person buys independently. It can be sold to a single individual, to a parent and dependent children, or to a family. The majority of Americans get their health insurance coverage through an employer or through a government program, but five percent of the population purchases private health coverage on an individual basis. Each state separately regulates how individual policies may be marketed and sold......
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Consumer Guide for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Georgia
source:Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
file size: 41 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...As a Georgia resident, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a Georgia resident.....
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Georgia Health Care Options Matrix™ Guide
source:Foundation for Health Coverage Education
2 pages; languages: English, Spanish
from the brochure:"...hand-held guide available that outlines your state’s (Georgia) public and private health care choices for individuals and groups in almost every demographic profile, as well as offers a reference list of phone numbers and Web sites...
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Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage: Georgia
source:CoverTheUninsured.org
file size: 9 pg.; languages: English
from the brochure:
"...If you cannot afford health care or insurance... there are programs that provide health insurance to some people who cannot afford to buy it on their own. You or your family members may qualify, even if you work. However, these programs have income and asset limits. In Georgia, the main programs are Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids...
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Contact the Georgia Insurance Department
- web page:
Contact Us (Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner)
source:Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
languages: English
from the web page:
"...Phone Numbers | Email Addresses...
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Georgia Health Care: State Programs (Free Health Care, Low Cost Health Care)
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Georgia Health Center Fact Sheet
source:National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
languages: English
from the brochure:"Georgia Federally-Supported Health Centers, 2008"
- also from National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC):
web page:
Find a Health Center
languages: English
from the web page:
"If you need affordable health care, a Community Health Center may be what you're looking for... Click here to find the health center closest to your address or to see a list of health centers in your state or county/parish...
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- also from National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC):
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Hospital Bills May Be Covered by the Indigent Care Trust Fund
source:LegalAid-GA.org
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page::"The Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF) pays hospitals for health care for low income persons. Through the ICTF, persons who are indigent can get necessary hospital care, including surgery, tests, and screening, on an inpatient or outpatient basis, even if it is not an emergency..."
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Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
source:The Georgia Cancer Coalition
languages: English, Spanish
from the web page::"The Cancer Screening Program is a statewide breast and cervical cancer early detection program that is offered by more than 200 public health clinics and selected nonprofit agencies to low income, uninsured women..."
- also from The Georgia Cancer Coalition:
web page:
Cancer State Aid Program (CSA)
languages: English
from the web page:
"...provide cancer treatment to uninsured and under-insured, low-income cancer patients. This treatment program is available to eligible Georgians who would benefit most from treatment. The cost of treatment is paid through state funding. Physicians donate their services...
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- also from The Georgia Cancer Coalition:
- web page:
Health Centers in the State of Georgia
source:U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
languages: English
from the brochure:"Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide •checkups when you're well •treatment when you're sick •complete care when you're pregnant •immunizations and checkups for your children •dental care and prescription drugs for your family •mental health and substance abuse care if you need it..."
Covering the Uninsured in Georgia
- web page:
Health Coverage & Uninsured - Georgia
source:Kaiser State Health Facts
languages: English
from the web page:"Georgia: Health Insurance Status..."
- brochure:
Georgians without Health Insurance
source:Families USA
4 pages;languages: English
from the brochure:
"...Non-Elderly Georgians Without Health Insurance In 2007-2008...
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Health Insurance, Health Care for Seniors
- web page:
GeorgiaCares
source:Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS)
languages: English
from the web page:
"GeorgiaCares is a Volunteer-based Program that provides free, unbiased and factual information and assistance to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid and related health insurance issues including Long-Term Care insurance, prescription drug assistance programs and Medicare fraud, error and abuse...
"- also from Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS):
brochure:
Aging & Disability Resource Connection
languages: English
from the brochure:
"The goal of ADRC is to empower individuals to make informed choices and to streamline access to long-term support. The vision is to have Resource Connections in every community serving as highly visible and trusted places where people can turn for information on the full range of long-term support options...
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- also from Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS):
- web page:
Financial Assistance Programs
source:GeorgiaCares
languages: English
from the web page:
"If you have Medicare and limited income and resources, you may qualify for financial assistance programs such as Low Income Subsidy and Medicare Savings Programs...
"- also from GeorgiaCares:
brochure:
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
languages: English
from the brochure:
"The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families...
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- also from GeorgiaCares:
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