Government Sponsored Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs
Government Sponsored Insurance Programs
Medicare: Medicare and Medicare managed care plans are federal programs that provide health insurance benefits for people age 65 and older, those receiving Social Security benefits for disability, and those with end-stage renal disease. Additional information concerning Medicare can be obtained by contacting the Pennsylvania Insurance Department at 1-877-881-6388, the U.S. Health Care Financing Administration Regional Office in Philadelphia at (215) 596-1335 or the Department of Aging's APPRISE program at 1-800-783-7067.
Medicaid: Medicaid is a joint state and federal program for public assistance to eligible people, regardless of age, whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care. More information concerning Medicaid can be obtained by contacting the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare's Recipient Hotline at 1-800-692-7462.
Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) CHIP provides free or low-cost quality health insurance to uninsured children whose families earn too much to qualify for Medical Assistance, but not enough to purchase health insurance. Children who have not reached their 19th birthday may be eligible for CHIP based on the family income. More information about CHIP and eligibility requirements can be obtained by contacting the CHIP toll free helpline 1-800-986-KIDS.
adultBasic: adultBasic is administered by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and offers basic benefits for adults aged 19-64 and are within income guidelines and eligibility requirements. More information about adultBasic can be obtained by calling 1-800-GO-BASIC.
Available coverage for on the job injuries
Workers' Compensation: Workers' compensation provides health care benefits if you are injured or become ill on the job due to workplace exposure. Workers' compensation does not replace your regular health insurance. More information can be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Workers' Compensation at 1-800-482-2383.
Resources:
- » Continuing Health Insurance Coverage Through COBRA
- » Situations in Which COBRA Health Insurance Continuation Coverage are Useful
- » Extending COBRA Health Insurance Coverage Due to Disability or Other Events
- » Being Ineligible for COBRA Health Insurance Coverage
- » Dealing With COBRA Rules, Regulations and Exceptions
Articles:
- » Information on The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- » Conversion Options for Continuing Your Health Insurance Coverage
- » Summary of COBRA, Portability and Conversion Options for Health Insurance Coverage
Pennsylvania Health Guide Pages:
- » Introduction to a Consumer's Guide to Pennsylvania Health Insurance
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Glossary of Relevant Health Care Terms
- » Different Types of Pennsylvania Health Insurance
- » Available Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs/Options
- » Further Types of Available Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs
- » Pennsylvania Supplemental Insurance Policy Information
- » Government Sponsored Pennsylvania Health Insurance Programs
- » Ways to Maintain Pennsylvania Health Insurance Coverage
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Tips & Advice
- » Even More Pennsylvania Health Insurance Tips
- » Pennsylvania Health Insurance Policy Checklist
- » What to do If Your Pennsylvania Health Insurance Claim is Denied
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