Caregiver Resource Links - Insurance

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1. Aging Care - Connecting People Caring for Elderly Parents
   AgingCare.com is an online community that connects people caring for elderly parents to other caregivers, personalized information, and local resources. Many resources that exist to determine how caregivers can best take advantage of programs, services and products that will enhance their lives and those for whom they provide care.
   
2. American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
   A national online directory of long-term care insurance professionals from the industry's professional trade organization, which promotes awareness among consumers for the need and benefits of owning individual and employer sponsored LTC insurance.
   
3. American Health Insurance Plans
   AHIP member companies offer medical insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance, dental insurance, supplemental insurance, stop-loss insurance and reinsurance to consumers, employers and public purchasers.
   
4. Department of Veterans Affairs
   Their goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction.
   
5. EVERCARE® Health Plans by United Healthcare
   EVERCARE® PLANS Evercare® Medicare Advantage plans are offered by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company and its affiliated companies, a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. Evercare® Medicare Advantage plans are special needs plans available to all people meeting certain eligibility requirements, such as having both Medical Assistance from the state and Medicare. Welcome to Evercare Health Plans. We know that the health care system can seem complex, and we want to work with you to try to make it simpler. If you're here to find a plan, you're only a few clicks away from an option that fits.
   
6. Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
   This program offers information about the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program for active and retired members of the uniformed services, Federal and U.S. Postal Service employees.
   
7. Financial Caregiving by (FDIC) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
   The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by the Congress that maintains the stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions, and managing receiverships.
   
8. GeriCare Finder
   GeriCare Finder is one of many web resources that provides lists of senior care providers such as home care helpers, adult care centers and nursing homes as well as Advisors for Seniors like geriatric care managers, accountants and elder law professionals. They also list products and services such as long term care insurance and home medical supplies.
   
9. Health Care Coach.com
   This site provides consumer information on healthcare insurance, women’s health, managing changes and lowering costs.
   
10. Health Proponent
    Solve healthcare and insurance problems. Online health information and medical trackers.
    
11. HealthInsurance.com
    This site provides consumers and small businesses with quotes for health insurance, and may help those who have lost their health insurance find an affordable alternative. They provide free online quotes, compare plans and benefits, from many companies and you can apply coverage online.
    
12. Hill-Burton Free and Reduced Cost Health Care Program
    Hospitals and other health care facilities that receive federal funds for construction or modernization under this program must provide a specific amount of free or below-cost health care services to eligible people. This program provides a list of participating facilities and info on eligibility.
    
13. Insurance Information Institute
    The III provides information on all insurance related subjects. The Institute publishes a host of helpful pamphlets and books.
    
14. Long Term Care Insurance
    Long-Term Care Quote is a national company that specializes in long-term care insurance. They are committed to providing unbiased information on long-term care, and only the best long-term care insurance plans. They have guides and discussion boards.
    
15. Long Term Care Insurance Information
    Long Term Care Insurance information, articles, and consumer guides to help plan for your future care. Caregiver resources, nursing home locations and Long Term Care information.
    
16. Medical Cost Advocate
    Helps caregivers and their loved ones reduce their medical costs by validating billing accuracy and negotiating medical bills.  They can negotiate a better price before you have a procedure or reduce your medical bills after services are performed.  They will negotiate your bills regardless of the insurance plan you have -- POS, PPO, high deductible, HSA, HMO, etc.      
    
17. Medicare Rights Center
    The Web site provides hotlines for direct services, education/training and a list of discount drug programs and has a list of phone numbers for each state's State Health Insurance Assistance Program plus information on the new Medicare law Prescription Drug Cards.
    
18. National Citizen’s Coalition for Nursing Home Reform-The Consumer Voice
    The Consumer Voice represents consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure that consumers are empowered to advocate for themselves.
    
19. Next Steps® Estate Planning and Eldercare Issues
    Retirement, health care beyond retirement and estate planning info
    
20. Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
    
    
21. Partnership for Prescription Assistance
    The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association site has information related to the companies' discount and free programs. They help qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
    
22. Patient-Doctor Communication, Part 1
    Patient-Doctor Communication by Home Instead Senior Care; This series of videos addresses how to help your parents communicate with their healthcare providers. These videos will introduce you to why communication is important, discuss legal healthcare related documents, and give you tips for how to have a good office visit.
    
23. Patient-Doctor Communication, Part 2: Why it’s Important to Have Good Communication
    Why it’s Important to Have Good Communication by Home Instead Senior Care; Topics discussed include why good communication with your parent’s medical team (physical therapists, eye doctors, mental health counselors, pharmacists, chiropractors, etc.) is so important and how to make it happen, plus some reasons why your support might help with communications.
    
24. Patient-Doctor Communication, Part 3: Legal Documentation and Medical History
    Legal Documentation and Medical History by Home Instead Senior Care; This video covers the variety of documents you need or may wish to consider in order to help your loved one get the best care.These include legal medical forms and information, such as: “Authorization for Release of Information” form and HIPAA rules.
    
25. Patient-Doctor Communication, Part 4: Tips for You and the Healthcare Provider to Follow
    Tips for You and the Healthcare Provider to Follow by Home Instead Senior Care; This video covers how to prepare for a medical appointment with your senior and strategies to use during a visit with a medical provider. Tips in this video are how you can help your parent feel more confident in understanding the doctor and is being heard and respected by the practitioner.
    
26. PatientAssistance.com
    Browse through over 1,000 prescription assistance programs designed to help those in need. Once you find a program that best suits you simply signup and manage your applications on this site.
    
27. Pfizer Inc