Special Report:
Americans at Risk: One in Three UninsuredAs the recession worsens, America’s businesses and families are feeling
the squeeze of these tough economic times. Unemployment is at its
highest rate in decades, and economic forecasts suggest that troubles
are likely to continue for many months to come. At the same time, the cost of
health coverage continues to rise, and millions of Americans remain uninsured,
with more workers losing their jobs and the health insurance that they rely
on with each passing week. Families USA examines the number of uninsured Americans, who they are,and how long they are uninsured. We also discuss the major underlying reasons for the growth in the number of uninsured. [March 2009]
Special Report:
Healthy Pay for Health Plan ExecutivesThe managed care industry claims that the cost of patients' rights legislation will make families lose health insurance coverage–a charge that is both misleading and self-serving. This report from Families USA examines the compensation for the highest-paid executives of 10 for-profit, publicly traded companies that own health plans serving multiple states. [June 2001]
For the most up to date information on this and other topics, visit the Publications Section at the Families USA website.
Consumer Guides to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance are researched and published by Georgetown Univeristy's Health Policy Institute and are available free online at healthinsuranceinfo.net.
Help for Medicare Recipients
Finding the answers to your questions can become a daunting experience when there is so much information available. Here are some references that will hopefully provide you with a place to start.
Your Employer's Bankruptcy: How Will It Affect Your Employee Benefits?
This fact sheet from the Department of Labor focuses on bankruptcy's effect on pension plans and group health plans.
ERISA Basics: Winning with ERISAAttorney Richard Carter outlines strategies to ensure that this program protects pension plan participants and their beneficiaries as it should. (More information about Mr. Carter is available in his biography.)
High-Dose Chemotherapy—Ensuring Coverage for Your Client
Arthur Gorov discusses the best and quickest way to assist women with recurring ovarian and breast cancer in obtaining the coverage needed for their prescribed treatment.
Reprinted with permission from the Professional Negligence Law Reporter, copyright of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Children's Resources
A Guide to the Early Intervention System
Connie Slayton, one of our Patient Liaison Representatives, has written this primer to the Early Invervention System. As a parent of a child with special needs, Connie has seen the benefits firsthand.
Insure Kids Now!
A program of the Department of Health and Human Services, this site provides information for low-cost insurance programs across the nation for children.
For Patients in California
Department of Managed Health Care
California HMO Help Center
Main Phone: 1-888-HMO-2219
The HMO Help Center at the Department of Managed Health Care is for California residents to explain their health care rights and help them understand how to use their health care benefits. We make sure that health plans follow the law and address member complaints on time.
