Health Insurance Programs
A federal health insurance program for people 65 or older. This can also include those with disabilities and those with a significant work history.
What is Medicare.
A federal program that allows workers who have become disabled to receive their Social Security benefits early.
What is Social Security Disability Income.
How can one start to apply for SSI?
- Schedule an appointment to file an application.
- Contact a local Social Security Office
- File online
What does SSDI stand for?
Social Security Disability
A medical Insurance program that assists with funding medical care for those with low income. This can also include those under the age of 18.
What is Medicaid.
Financial assistance provided by the states for those who have little or no income and are unable to work. A common program is Temporary Aid for Needy Families.
What is Public Assistance.
How can one start to apply for SSDI?
- Call 800-772-1213 to make an appointment
-Go to a local Social Security Office
What does SSI stand for?
Supplemental Security Income
A company requires the consumer pay a monthly fee. A company can pay the monthly fee or the individual.
What is Private Health Insurance.
A federal program that awards different benefits based on financial need for adults and children that are disabled, blind, or have limited income and resources.
What is Supplemental Security Income.
How can one apply for SNAP?
-Contacting local department of social services
What does SNAP stand for?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Common private plans for health insurance.
-Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- United Health
- Cigna
For people with little or no income to be used for buying food at grocery stores.
What is Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Also known as the Food Stamp Program.
What are ways you can find out if you qualify for specific benfits?
- case managers
- therapists
- online researching
What does DSS stand for?
Department of Social Services