A Patient’s Guide to Understanding
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United States Department of Health and Human Services
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the
U.S. federal government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all
Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who
are least able to help themselves. For more information, visit
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United States Social Security Administration
The U.S. Social Security Administration’s mission is to deliver
social security services that meet the changing needs of the public.
The Administration delivers services through a nationwide network
of over 1,400 offices that include regional offices, field offices, card
centers, teleservice centers, processing centers, hearing offices, the
Appeals Council, and their State and territorial partners, the Disability
Determination Services. For more information, visit
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INSURANCE AND BENEFITS RESOURCES
BenefitsCheckUp
BenefitsCheckUp is a free service of the National Council on Aging, a
nonprofit service and advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Many
adults over 55 need help paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities,
and other basic needs. There are over 2,000 federal, state and private
benefits programs available to help. But many people don’t know these
programs exist or how they can apply. BenefitsCheckUp asks a series of
questions to help identify benefits that could save money and cover the
costs of everyday expenses. For more information, call 202.479.1200 or visit
ww.benefitscheckup.org.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Eligible veterans and their dependents may receive cancer treatment at
a Veterans Administration Medical Center. For more information, visit
or call 877.222.8387.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a program supported by both federal and state funds in the
U.S. and it is administered on the state level, meaning that eligibility
guidelines and benefits available may differ considerably between states.
Medicaid is intended to help individuals and families pay their medical
expenses and eligibility is primarily based on income although certain
factors such as age or disability may be considered. For more information
