The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) covers a broad range of health benefits, and won’t charge you a higher premium just because of your medical condition.  Visit the website to find out if you are eligible, how to apply, and the cost and benefits of PCIP.

Find an A-Z list of health topics and resources on insurance, prescription drugs, nutrition, caregiving, and more on this government Web site.

Find out which private insurance plans, public programs and community services are available to you.

The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs and public policy initiatives.

The AAA Prescription Savings Card is a discount card available to AAA members offering an average of 24% off of the pharmacy's regular retail price for prescriptions. This program is ideal for those don't have prescription coverage, or if some of your medications are not covered by your insurance plan. The website allows you to search for participating pharmacies in your area and calculate the estimated cost of your prescriptions. They also offer the option of having your medications delivered through the mail.The AAA Prescription Savings Card is a discount card available to AAA members offering an average of 24% off of the pharmacy's regular retail price for prescriptions. This card is ideal for those don't have prescription coverage or if your current insurance doesn't cover the cost of some of your medications.  Their website includes a list of participating pharmacies, a price estimator, and information on the option of having your medications delivered through the mail.

All AAA members and members of their household receive this savings card free as part of their AAA membership. If you are not a current AAA member, memberships are available in three different options based your needs and your budget.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance is a non-profit organization that can assist those who are uninsured or lacking adequate prescription coverage get access to prescription assistance programs.  Most prescription programs offer medications free or at reduced cost to the patient.  There is no charge to use this service. 

This is the official Web site for the Social Security Administration and it contains a wealth of information about Social Security Disability Insurance including eligibility, disability application guidelines, denial and the reapplication process. The site provides answers to frequently asked questions about the SSDI application process in general as well as addressing Medicare and Medicaid eligibility. Disabled people can also access a listing of Vocational Rehabilitation agencies that provide career retraining which may facilitate a return to work.

This Web site offers a listing of states that offer a high-risk insurance pool as well as contact information. Individuals should contact the plan in their state for eligibility information and to learn about the application process.

Georgetown University publishes an online guide to individual states' high risk insurance pools. Also in these guides are information about Medicaid, which is a program administered at state level, as well as individual states' laws regarding group health insurance.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency providing funding to state and local organizations to help families with children. Visit this Web site for assistance paying utility bills, finding links for rental assistance programs, and obtaining information on Medicaid.

This organization provides free information, advice, and advocacy services to patients with chronic illness. Topics include getting assistance to pay for prescriptions and advice on how obtain health insurance if you are uninsured or underinsured.