Health insurance information
Many federal, state, and nonprofit agencies offer assistance with disaster recovery efforts.
Information and assistance regarding health insurance is available from the following resources:
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HealthCare.gov 1-800-318-2596
Learn how to get health insurance coverage, or keep or update an existing plan.
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Medicaid 1-877-267-2323 option 5
To locate the local Medicaid office.
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Medicare 1-800-633-4227 or TTY 1-877-486-2048.
Medicare is the National health insurance program for people age 65 or older, some people with disabilities under age 65 and People with End-Stage Renal Disease.
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COBRA insurance
Terminated employees or those who lose coverage because of reduced work hours may be able to buy Insurance through COBRA.
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State Children's Insurance Program (SCHIP). 1-877-267-2323, TTY 1-866-226-1819
Provides health insurance for children at very low rates. More information at Insure Kids Now 1-877-543 7669.