Insurance

Often times our children’s insurance is not adequate enough or are not approved due to pre-existing health conditions which can leave us to feel uncertain about their future. We have compiled a list of options through government programs and individual insurance to assist and offer hope for your child’s well-being.

  • Wikipedia – Health insurance in the United States
  • Insure Kids Now! – To learn more about health insurance for infants, children and teens in your State: Make a free call to 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669).
  • Social Security Disability Insurance Program – The Social Security disability insurance program (sometimes referred to as SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.
  • Health and Human Services – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • How Stuff Works:
    How Health Insurance Works
    How Provider Networks Work
    How PPO’s Work
    How Coinsurance Works
  • Answers.com – Health Insurance definitions
  • America’s Health Insurance Plan’s
  • Health Insurance Association of America – Guide To Health Insurance
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