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Tips on How to Find Diabetes and Other Assistance Programs
Where to StartStart by calling your local hospital, doctor, or health and social services department for your county. Another good place to start is by calling your local United Way office. United Way funds many local nonprofit organizations and can usually refer you to resources in your own area that might not be listed in other places. If you are looking for patient assistance programs for medications the following websites offer free patient assistance program databases that can be very useful for finding programs, learning about eligibility requirements, and even downloading applications: Another free patient resource is a new nonprofit called SlashDrugCosts (SCD). The organization was founded by others who had trouble finding assistance programs. The volunteers at SDC will help you find resources. There is also a forum where you can discuss your needs with others who have also needed and found help. This is a great place to find out from others in need programs that they were able to find. WIN 2-1-1 - The 2-1-1 System connects people with needed human services through an easy to remember three-digit phone number, the web and a variety of community interactions. When someone connects with 2-1-1, specially trained information and referral specialists analyze what services are needed and provide the appropriate resource and related information. Currently more than 65% of the U.S. population has access to 2-1-1, with more systems going live each month. If you live in Washington State an excellent resource to use as a starting point is WIN 2-1-1 WA . WIN 2-1-1 links comprehensive assistance information and referral services for Washington residents. WIN 2-1-1 is often aware of local nonprofit and community assistance programs that other agencies might now be aware of and the service is free. WIN 2-1-1 is growing and now available on other states as well. Visit the main 2-1-1 website to see if services are available in your state. Contact Your Local Health Services DepartmentYou can locate your health department at the United States Department of Health and Human Services website: http://www.hhs.gov/about/regionmap.html Find a Free ClinicIf you don’t have a doctor, you can search for free clinics in your area at http://www.medkind.com or visit Islets of Hope's assistance program section. Find Free or Reduced-Cost Hospital ServicesIn 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care. You can find a list of hospitals required by law to offer free or reduced-cost services (called Hill-Burton facilities) at: http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/hillburtonfacilities.htm There are no obligated facilities in Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, Rhode Island, Utah, Wyoming. For more information call the Hill Burton Hotline at 1-800-638-0742. In Maryland call 1-800-492-0359. Where can I find free or low-cost diabetes coverage and services?The Bureau of Primary Health Care within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has a nationwide network of community-based health care centers that provide primary health care services at little or no cost. Check services available in your area at: http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/. All fifty United States has a health insurance program for infants, children and teens. The insurance is available to children in working families, including families that include individuals with a variety of immigration status. You can find out about the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in your state at Insure Kids Now. Web address: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/. Phone: 1-877-543-7669. The Partnership for Prescription Assistance provides information about public and private patient assistance programs, which help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. For a list of programs in your state visit our Prescription Partners section or the PPA website at: https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php. You can also check our Insurance Section, and our list of assistance resources and programs. |
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