Know your rights and learn what you can do to help yourself
There are 11 resources
General Information
ALLKids Children's Insurance Program
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Many families cannot afford health insurance coverage offered through their jobs, yet they earn too much to receive other assistance. ALLKids is a low-cost or free comprehensive health insurance program for children under age 19. Upon enrollment, it provides quality medical care including preventive, dental and eye care.
By: Alabama Department of Public Health
Coverage for Your Newborn or Newly Adopted Child
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Make sure your baby's immediate and upcoming health care needs will be covered.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection: Frequently Asked Questions
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Information on a law which requires health insurance companies to cover hospital stays of a certain length after child birth.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance for Pregnant Women and for Children
Who can get Medicaid under SOBRA? If my income is too high for Medicaid, can my child get free health insurance? Where do I apply for this free health insurance? This document answers these questions.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Getting Medicaid Coverage for Your Special Needs Child
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When your child has special health care needs, the Medicaid program may offer the coverage that you need to keep your child healthy and active.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
A Parent's Guide to Medicaid Screening (EPSDT Benefits)
What is EPSDT? Who can get EPSDT? How can I get EPSDT services for my child? What is an EPSDT screening? What kinds of services does EPSDT provide? This document answers these questions and many more.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Health Insurance for College Students
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Check out these tips for taking care of your child's health insurance needs if you have a son or daughter who is getting ready to leave for college.
By: National Health Law Program - HealthCareCoach.com
Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage
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This is a guide to finding health insurance coverage. This guide includes information specific to Alabama.
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By: Cover The Uninsured
Medicaid
What is Medicaid? Who is eligible for Medicaid? Where do I apply for Medicaid? Answers to these questions and more are in this document.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You
Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people.
By: Legal Services Alabama
Save Those Papers!
In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save.
By: Legal Services Alabama
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