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Pension and Health Care Coverage, Q&As for Dislocated Workers
(Separate Website)
Information regarding what could happen to your health and pension benefits if you lose your job or your hours are reduced below full-time.
By: United States Department of Labor
Employee Retirement Income Security Act - ERISA
(Separate Website)
An introduction to federal protections for people participating in many volunteer employee health plans.
By: United States Department of Labor
Newborns and Mother Protection (Newborn's Act)
(Separate Website)
Information about maternity and newborn coverage in health care plans.
By: United States Department of Labor
Women's Health and Cancer Rights Protections
(Separate Website)
Information about health care plan coverage for women who have breast cancer and are considering a mastectomy.
By: United States Department of Labor
If You're Self Employed
(Separate Website)
Fact Sheet for people who are self-employed regarding paying Social Security and Medicare taxes, earning credits, calculating net earnings, and more.
By: Social Security Administration
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Consumer Information on Health Plans
(Separate Website)
Listing of resources for consumers regarding health benefits.
By: United States Department of Labor
Continuation of Health Coverage - COBRA
(Separate Website)
Information about a federal program program that provides continued health care coverage for people who lose their benefits.
By: United States Department of Labor
A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
This guide describes your protections as a resident of Pennsylvania. Chapter 1 gives an overview of your protections. Chapters 2 and 3 explain your protections under group and individual health plans. Chapter 4 highlights your protections as a small employer. Chapter 5 summarizes help that may be available to you if you cannot afford health coverage.
By: Georgetown University Health Policy Institute
A Consumer Guide to Handling Disputes with Your Employer or Private Health Plan, 2005 Update
(Separate Website)
Guide to help consumers through the process of resolving disputes with their health plans. It includes information about how consumers can take advantage of their health plans' internal processes to resolve disputes, as well as external review processes as allowed under state laws.
By: The Kaiser Family Foundation and Consumers Union
PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258 The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen
(Separate Website)
This is a screening tool that the PA Health Law Project has designed, based upon the State's eligibility rules, to help you to figure out if you may be eligible for free or low-cost health care coverage. It is not an official determination of eligibility nor an application for coverage.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Appealing a Coverage Decision Made by your Medical Assistance Plan
(Separate Website)
Information on the appealing decisions regarding managed care under PA Medical Assistance.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
FOR IMMIGRANTS: What should I do if I need to see a doctor?
(Separate Website)
Information for immigrants needing health care.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Managed Care Information
(Separate Website)
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health on Managed Health Care
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
What To Do If You Have a Problem With Your Managed Care Plan: Your Rights Under Act 68 [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information explaining what to do if you have problems with your managed care plan.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
Pennsylvania Managed Care Member Appeal Guide [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on your options if if you are not happy with your managed care plan.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
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Pennsylvania Health Care Facilities Search
(Separate Website)
Search aid to help you locate health facilities in Pennsylvania.
By: Pennsylvania Department of Health
HealthCare.gov
(Separate Website)
HealthCare.gov is a federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services providing information on health care options that are available.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Temporary High Risk Pool Program
(Separate Website)
Information on a high risk pool program included in the historic new health reform law to help provide affordable health insurance coverage to people who are uninsured because of pre-existing conditions.
By: HealthCare.gov
PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258 The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Online Applications, Benefit Screening, Resources and Forms
COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site
By: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)
Application for cash assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits[PDF]
(Separate Website)
This form is a Application for Cash Assistance, SNAP and Medical Assistance Benefits
By: Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
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Spanish / Español
PA Health Insurance Eligibility QuickScreen
(Separate Website)
This is a screening tool that the PA Health Law Project has designed, based upon the State's eligibility rules, to help you to figure out if you may be eligible for free or low-cost health care coverage. It is not an official determination of eligibility nor an application for coverage.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
GovBenefits.gov
(Separate Website)
GovBenefits.gov is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: GovBenefits.gov, a partnership of many Federal agencies and organizations
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Eldercare Locator
(Separate Website)
The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Benefits Check Up for Seniors (55+)
(Separate Website)
BenefitsCheckUp is a comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, including the local addresses and phone numbers where to apply.
By: National Council on the Aging
Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
PA Health Law Project's Medical Assistance Manual [PDF]
(Separate Website)
A guide for determining your eligibility for free health coverage under the PA Medical Assistance (MA) Program
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Understanding MAWD: The Medical Assistance for Workers With Disabilities Program - A Guide for Advocates
(Separate Website)
Information on the Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities Program (MAWD) which is a public health insurance program available to persons with disabilities who are ages 16 to 64 and who work and receive compensation for their work but whose income and resources do not exceed the established limits
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Information on the MAWD (Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities) Program which allows qualified persons to purchase Medical Assistance if their income does not exceed 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Medical Assistance in PA: Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
Answers to frequently asked questions about Medical Assistance.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Companion to SSI: Medicaid
(Separate Website)
Information on Medicaid
By: Community Legal Services
You May Be Able to Get Better Medical Assistance!
(Separate Website)
Information on categories of Medical Assistance available in Pennsylvania.
By: Community Legal Services
Understanding MATP: The Medical Assistance Transportation Program
(Separate Website)
Information about transportation services available through the PA Medical Assistance program
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program
(Separate Website)
Information on Medical Assistance coverage for woman with Breast or Cervical cancer or certain precancerous conditions.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
FOR IMMIGRANTS: What should I do if I need to see a doctor?
(Separate Website)
Information for immigrants needing health care.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
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Spanish / Español
Health Care for Immigrants - A Manual for Advocates
(Separate Website)
This manual will provide information about the different pieces of the health care system that can fit together to provide complete care for immigrants.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
If I am an immigrant in Pennsylvania, will the government help me pay for medical care?
(Separate Website)
Information on medical assistance for immigrants.
By: Community Legal Services
Immigrants' Rights to Public Benefits in Pennsylvania
(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of immigrants to receive different types of public benefits.
By: Community Legal Services
Important Information: Medicare Beneficiaries Who Have Prescription Coverage Through a Medicaid HMO
Important Information for Medicare Beneficiaries who also have prescription coverage through a Medical Assistance HMO (Gateway, MedPlus+, or UPMC For You) on what you need to do by December 31, 2005.
By: Pennsylvania Health Law Project
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