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There are three main sources of health coverage. The first is your job. The second is a plan that you buy. The third is a government program for older, disabled or low-income
Employers offer health coverage to their workers in several ways. Some buy an “off the shelf” plan from a commercial insurance company.
To look up the estimated costs for behavioral health services (including mental health and alcohol and/or drug services), go to our home page, fairhealthconsumer.org, and click on Medical and Hospital Costs.
Visiting your doctor or other healthcare provider? Whether you’re seeing your provider online or in person, good communication between you and your provider is key to getting the most out of your visit.
Sometimes you know ahead of time that a major event will happen in your life. Examples might include getting married or divorced, changing jobs or having a baby. Other times, such as at a death, you may not have advance warning.
This article will tell you what Medicaid is and how it works. It will also tell you whom and what Medicaid covers, including long-term care, and how to sign up for it. Finally, it will tell you about dual eligibility for adults 65 and older who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. This article doesn’t provide legal or financial advice. Consider speaking to a financial advisor or lawyer if you have questions about your specific situation.