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Study by the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It offers statistics, conclusions, and looking ahead at children's healthcare.
Some Questions and Answers, by Mark Scherzer, Esq., at The Body, an AIDS and HIV information resource.
Consumer help with Medicare, managed care, Medigap insurance, long term care insurance; written for New Yorkers, but contains information of general interest. From the New York, USA, Office for the Aging.
A personal chronicle of a 16 month battle with an HMO to get them to pay medical claims. Also includes information for people about to or currently fighting their HMO.
Provides information for consumers to help them make personal decisions about their health care and insurance coverage. Sponsored by Doctors Medical Centers in California, USA.
Clear explanations of HIPAA's consumer protections, along with examples of how the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act applies to particular situations.
The US Department of Labor portal for health plans and benefits. Includes fact sheets, regulations, and ERISA information.
Site describes trends and options in individualized health insurance benefits.
Provides information about Canadian dental insurance, supplemental health plans, and health and drug coverage offered by the various provinces.
A compendium of articles on COBRA coverage, with a message board.
Nonprofit advocacy organization offers resources on finding, choosing, and using health coverage.
Brief explanations of different kinds of health insurance, produced by the Hope Heart Institute.
Describing defined contribution health plans.
Information on the kinds of health insurance, benefits, and how to choose the right plan.
Guide to how medicare and health insurance plans work, with claim and enrollment tips.
Offers articles and defines terms used within various disability policies.
Resources for the self-employed to understand their health insurance. Includes glossary of industry terms, tips, FAQs on individual health insurance, and risk pool information.
Brief articles and links relating to health insurance.
Describing policy types, coverage, and regulation of personal and group plans.
Offers several articles about health insurance from a family perspective.
[USA] Project of the National Health Law Program to improve access to quality health care, educate consumers about their legal rights, and provide information and policy advocacy.
Information on Medicare, including comparisons of medicare and medigap plans.
Information on Medicare and related programs including Medigap, HMOs, Medicaid, and long term care.
US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. Provides information for health professionals, regional governments, and consumers.
Describes COBRA benefits, with health insurance information and a glossary of terms. Sponsored by WellPoint, Inc.
