Federal Resources
Social Security
Administration - Disability Insurance Program
Social Security programs programs have the, "basic objectives
of providing for the material needs of individuals and families, protecting
aged and disabled persons against the expenses of illnesses that could
otherwise exhaust their savings, keeping families together, and giving
children the opportunity to grow up in health and security." -- The
Social Security Handbook
SSA
- Cash Disability Benefits
Monthly cash benefits for qualifying disabled workers; needy, blind or
disabled individuals; disabled widow(er), or disabled surviving divorced
spouse; disabled son or daughter. Also offers vocational rehabilitation
assistance.
SSA
- Office of Employment Support Programs
A new service of the SSA dedicated to promoting the employment of
Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities.
Social
Security Information - call Toll Free 1-800-772-1213 - 7
am - 7pm Monday through Friday. TDD call Toll Free 1-800-325-0778 - 7
am - 7pm Monday through Friday.
Medicare Program
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older,
some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal
Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
Medicare
Eligibility
Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked
for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years
old and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. You might also
qualify for coverage if you are a younger person with a disability or with
chronic kidney disease.
Medicare
Information - Call 1-800-MEDICARE
(1-800-633-4227)
Health Care Financing
Administration (HCFA)
HCFA provides health insurance for over
74 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid and the State Children's
Health Insurance Program. HCFA administers both the Medicare
and Medicaid
programs.
Health Insurance for Children -
How to Apply
Under the federal Insure Kids Now
program, each state has a
program to help qualifying working families get low-cost or even free health insurance for their
children. Find out more and how to apply from your About Guide.
Veterans Administration
- Health Benefits & Services
The VA provides a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and
rehabilitative care to its customers. Our goal is to share information about
these benefits and services to make it as easy as possible for you to
receive the care you need.
Local Resources
Call your city or county offices
first (or check their Web sites). Look for departments like Human Services,
Health Services, or Social Services. Also check with local hospitals and
public clinics.
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