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Islets of Hope assistance programs for persons with diabetes |
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Important Disclaimer We have provided this information for general information purposes only. It is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement of any program or entity. State-by-State: Local ResourcesFinally, for help in financing some of the many expenses related to diabetes, you may also want to seek out available local resources, such as the following charitable groups:
In many areas, nonprofit or special interest groups such as those listed above can sometimes provide financial assistance or help with fund-raising. In addition, some local governments may have special trusts set up to help people in need. You can find out more about such groups at your local library or your local city or county government's health and human services office.
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Tips on How to Find Diabetes and Other Assistance Programs
Help for Migrant WorkersThe Migrant Clinicians
Network (MCN) Diabetes Initiative collaborates with health centers and social
service agencies across the nation to better address the burden of diabetes in
the migrant population. To find a
facility visit the MCN website at: Assistance for Senior Citizens with DiabetesCall the U.S. House of Representatives' Special Committee on Aging at (202) 224-5364 and ask for the free publication called “Information Paper on Programs to Help Older Americans Obtain Their Medications.” The report lists resources for qualifying seniors to obtain medication assistance through drug companies. Medicare for Seniors and Disabled PersonsMedicare is a Government program providing health care services for people who are 65 years and older. People who are disabled or have become disabled also can apply for Medicare, and limited coverage is available for people of all ages with kidney failure. To learn if you're eligible, check with your local Social Security office or call the Medicare Hotline listed below. Medicare now includes coverage for glucose monitors, test strips, and lancets as well as medical nutrition therapy services for people with diabetes or kidney disease when referred by a doctor. Diabetes self-management training, therapeutic shoes, glaucoma screening, and flu and pneumonia shots are also covered. For more information about Medicare benefits, call the National Diabetes Education Program at 1–800–438–5383 and request copies of The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands and Expanded Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Services, or read them online at www.ndep.nih.gov (click on "Control" under "About Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes"). You can also read the booklet Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services (.pdf) online or request a copy from: Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services For information about Medicare programs go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ or visit Islets of Hope’s state-by-state guide to government assistance programs.
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