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Doctors and insurers use standard codes for each medical service or supply. That helps them communicate about treatments and payments clearly.
Your health insurance ID card is your proof of insurance. You use it when you visit the doctor, hospital or other provider.
If you´re an immigrant, getting healthcare in the United States may seem complicated. It may also be hard to get health insurance, which can help you pay for the healthcare you and your family need.
If you're an active-duty service member or a veteran, this article will explain your healthcare choices.
If you or someone close to you has opioid use disorder, also called opioid addiction, you aren’t
alone. The United States is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Find out about how you can afford treatment—no matter
what your income level is—and about resources for support.
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.