Archive for July, 2011
Apply for Health Insurance Programs for Children
What is SCHIP? SCHIP, or State Children’s Health Insurance Program, provides health insurance to uninsured kids and teens that are not eligible or enrolled in a medical assistance program. Like Medicaid, SCHIP programs are run separately by each state under the guidelines set by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). States are [...]
Medicare – Health and Medical Assistance
What is Medicare? Medicare is a Federal health insurance program that pays for hospital and medical care for qualified elderly and disabled Americans. The program has two main parts (A and B) but also offers additional extensions that provide service flexibility and prescription drugs (C and D). Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) – This helps [...]
A Guide to Qualifying for Medicaid
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a government program that provides health-related services to qualified low-income individuals and families who otherwise could not afford adequate health insurance for themselves. It is managed by the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Why do I need [...]
Food Assistance for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
What is the WIC Program? The Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutritious food, supplement diets, information on healthy eating and referrals to health care to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants and children up to 5 years of age. Why do I need it? If you fall [...]
How to Apply for Food Stamps
What is the Food Stamp Program? The Food Stamp Program, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps low-income individuals and families buy healthy food that they need. If you qualify for food stamps, you will be given an Electronic Benefits Transfer Card (EBT) that you can use in participating establishments. The EBT [...]
A Guide to Food Banks in Your Area
What are Food Banks? If you do not qualify for food stamps, you may still find food assistance in food banks. Food banks are run by non-profit organizations that distribute food (mostly donated) to different agencies. Low-income families or individuals in need of proper nutrition can visit food banks to receive free food. How do [...]
Disaster Food Assistance
What is the FNS (Food and Nutrition Service) Disaster Assistance Program? The FNS Disaster Assistance Program provides food assistance to disaster victims who are in critical need of help. FNS works and coordinates with State, local and voluntary organizations to: • Provide food for shelters and other mass feeding sites. • Distribute food packages directly [...]
Faster Claims for Disability Benefits
The CAL program was designed to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that need to be treated right away.
