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Health Insurance Resource Manual: Options for People with a Chronic Disease or Disability [Paperback]

M.S.W. Dorothy E. Northrop A.C.S.W. (Author), Stephen E. Cooper (Author)

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Publication Date: June 10, 2003

Health insurance is one of society s most pressing issues. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not have health insurance for everyone. The uninsured as well as those with inadequate health insurance coverage are increasing at alarming rates; over 43 million Americans now lack health insurance coverage, and millions more have inadequate health insurance to meet all of their health care needs, particularly those with chronic disabilities. This resource guide was developed to assist people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as health care professionals, understand the health care system and maximize their rights and entitlements within that system. Health Insurance Resources: Options for People with a Chronic Disease or Disability contains information about a wide variety of options that will be of assistance to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or who have questions about insurance and don t know where to begin. The first section presents an overview of health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal legislation that impacts health insurance coverage. The second section includes directories and resources to assist in researching health insurance options.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Health insurance is one of society s most pressing issues. The United States is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not have health insurance for everyone. The uninsured as well as those with inadequate health insurance coverage are increasing at alarming rates; over 43 million Americans now lack health insurance coverage, and millions more have inadequate health insurance to meet all of their health care needs, particularly those with chronic disabilities. This resource guide was developed to assist people with disabilities and chronic health conditions, as well as health care professionals, understand the health care system and maximize their rights and entitlements within that system. Health Insurance Resources: Options for People with a Chronic Disease or Disability contains information about a wide variety of options that will be of assistance to individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or who have questions about insurance and don t know where to begin. The first section presents an overview of health insurance plans, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and federal legislation that impacts health insurance coverage. The second section includes directories and resources to assist in researching health insurance options.

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Dorothy E. Northrop, MSW, ACSW is Director of Clinical Programs for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Stephen Cooper is Coordinator, Health Insurance Information for the Society.

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Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Demos Health (June 10, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1888799692
ISBN-13: 978-1888799699
Product Dimensions: 10 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 15 ounces

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Those with chronic health conditions or disabilities are often the last to qualify for good health insurance. Health Insurance Resource Manual: Options For People With A Chronic Disease Or Disability contains details about options for individuals who are uninsured, underinsured, or who have questions about Social Security, Medicare and other options. The first section answers questions and reviews health insurance plans; the second offers the directories and resources to aid in further research.

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Not too long ago, most people with health coverage went to whatever physician they wanted whenever they wanted and their insurance company reimbursed them a certain amount of their medical bills. Read the first page

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complaints against insurance companies, restrictive rider, health insurance pool, preceding enrollment, premium cap, federal eligibility, individual health coverage, care insurance coverage, creditable coverage, continuation coverage, coverage ceases, preceding termination, qualified beneficiary, previous insurance, comparable coverage, group health plan, covered spouse, insured groups, qualified beneficiaries, includes deductible, group health coverage, individual insured, state insurance laws, qualifying event, previous coverage

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Social Security, United States, New Mexico, Department of Insurance, New York, Kentucky Access, District of Columbia, Plan Option, Ambulance Skilled, Expenses Plans, Health Pool, Insurance Directory

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