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Medicine Recalls
www.recalls.gov
A "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. Has recall information on cars, boats, medicine, consumer products, food, cosmetics and environmental products. Just follow the tabs to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips.- Medicines And Products That Have Been Recalled (National)
Report Adverse Reactions& Other Problems With Products Regulated By FDA (All States)
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FAQs About Your Medicine
Search by name, brand or generic, for
precautions, side effects, proper usage, drug interactions, etc.
For Back Up Site Click Here.
US Drug Information (List of Reputable Links)
Low Cost Prescriptions (Consumer-SOS)
Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of
patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies
and government and local organizations.
10 Ways To Avoid Outrageous Hospital Overcharges
Profit-hungry hospitals are overcharging consumers an estimated
$10 billion a year. Some deliberately work to keep bills indecipherable.
Here's how to fight back.
Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs
of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or
services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can
assist you or your loved ones.
Clinical Trials (Consumer-SOS)
Specific Medical Conditions & Treatment
(Consumer-SOS)
Eyes, skin, heart, you name it. If you can't find it, choose
"other".
What To Ask About Your Medicines (Consumer-SOS)
Doctor
& Hospital Profiles
(Consumer-SOS)
Look for the ones best at treating your condition.
HMOs, PPOs, Hospitals, etc./
Choosing a health plan, getting them to treat you right, and where to
complain and get help.
Articles
Is Purchasing Prescription Medication Over the Internet Safe?
Death And Dying
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care, various terminal
illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.
Hospices (Information Brochures
& Links)
www.healthgrades.com
Free profiles on over 3000 hospice programs.
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"Health Care Providers", "Health Insurance",
"Mental Health", "Alternative Medicine" and
"Evaluating Health Information On the Internet".
How
To Judge A Medical Site On The Web
A list of criteria to help you distinguish the good from the
bad.
What
To Look For When Looking At A Medical Website
Alternative
Medicines & Herbs (Consumer-SOS)
Links relating to herbs & supplements, what they're good for and their side effects.
A Warning
About Herbs
(Consumer-SOS)
Supplements Associated
With Illness & Injuries (FDA)
Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject. Links are arranged
under "General Health Information", "Alternative
Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health Care
Providers", "Health Insurance", "Mental
Health", and "Evaluating Health Information On the
Internet".
Find An
Alternative Professional Nearest You
Search a database of thousands
of
practitioners to find the alternative therapist nearest you.
Alternative
Professional Associations
(Consumer-SOS)
Ask them for referrals or check out their websites.
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Evaluating Medical
Websites (Consumer-SOS)
What to look for and how to tell if a site is credible.
Integrative
& Alternative Medicine
Index of alternative medicine topics and links to related websites.
Death & Dying (Consumer-SOS)
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care, various terminal
illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.
Health & Life
FAQs, Tips & Advice
Free Or Low Cost Insurance
Regulations & Complaints
FAQs, Tips & Advice
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
California Resource
Page For Insurance Matters (CA)
Legal hotlines, information brochures, state laws, and where you can call for
help.
Insurance
(CA) (Women's Rights Handbook)
Information on Medical Insurance, Auto Insurance, Life Insurance and Private
Disability Insurance, with an emphasis on women discrimination issues.
10 Ways To Avoid Outrageous Hospital Overcharges
Profit-hungry hospitals are overcharging consumers an estimated
$10 billion a year. Some deliberately work to keep bills indecipherable.
Here's how to fight back.
Managed Care
(Consumer-SOS)
Choosing a health plan, getting them to treat you right, and where to complain
and get help.
Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject. Links are arranged under
"Health Insurance", "General Health Information",
"Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health
Care Providers", "Mental Health", and
"Evaluating Health Information On the Internet".
California Resource
Page For Insurance Matters (CA)
Legal hotlines, information brochures, state laws, and where you can call for
help.
Insurance
(CA) (Women's Rights Handbook)
Information on Medical Insurance, Auto Insurance, Life Insurance and Private
Disability Insurance, with an emphasis on women discrimination issues.
Last
Acts
Links and brochures on death related issues.
For More Help See Consumer-SOS/Insurance
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Find The Lowest Insurance Rates
(Consumer-SOS)
Insurance web sites that give you on line quotes and
let you compare rates.
Public
Assistance To People With Low Incomes (CA)
Lists 6 state-wide programs and eligibility requirements.
Find A Health Clinic In Your
State, City and County (All 50 States, DC, Guam, Etc)
This Web site will help you find a clinic for medical care, even if you have no
medical insurance or money.
Low Cost Help For The
Uninsured (50 States & DC)
Choose
California, select your city, and look up help agencies galore. Their stellar search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can
think of. Just type in words
related to your search such as ""uninsured" and
"medical" or "uninsured" and "clinic."
Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)
Medicare/Medicaid
California
Resource Page For Insurance Matters (CA)
Legal hotlines, information brochures, state laws, and where you can call for
help.
Public
Assistance To People With Low Incomes (CA)
Lists 6 state-wide programs and eligibility requirements.
Legal Rights Of
Persons With Disabilities (CA)
The Rights of the disabled in employment, housing,
nondiscrimination in business and services, access, education,
parental rights, programs and services, benefits and health care. Also explains the civil rights of persons with mental and developmental
disabilities.
Health
Resources In All 50 States & DC
Medicaid offices in every state. Some states also have links to other resources
such as hospitals, patient advocacy groups and resources for children.
Medicaid
In All The 50 States (Gov
Offices, Articles & Links)
This site has selected links to information about existing Medicaid plans.
Medicaid is a federal-state partnership, with state laws, state regulations,
federally approved state waivers, and approved "state plans" all
creating significant variations from state to state.
Medicare (FAQs & Links)
Medicare Preventive Services
The Medicaid
Clearing House
Has links and articles on government benefits.
Medicare Worksheet For Comparing Health Plans
Social
Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)
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"Health Insurance", "General Health Information",
"Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health
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Health Information On the Internet".
United Way Help
Line (For all 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose
your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar
search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the
words "Medicare" or "Medicaid" To limit your topic,
add an additional search term.
Where Else To
Go For Help
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Social Security
California
Resource Page For Insurance Matters (CA)
Legal hotlines, information brochures, state laws, and where you can call for
help.
Insurance
(CA) (Women's Rights Handbook)
Information on Medical Insurance, Auto Insurance, Life Insurance and Private
Disability Insurance, with an emphasis on women discrimination issues.
The
Social Security Handbook
This Handbook is intended for the use of people who want an explanation of
the various Social Security programs, so that they may understand how the
programs operate, who is
entitled to benefits, and how these benefits may be obtained.
Social Security
Disability Secrets
Advice, FAQS and in depth answers from a former Social Security Claims Examiner.
Learn how to apply, how to prepare your case and more.
SS Request For Earnings & Benefits Estimate (PDF)
Social
Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)
United Way
Help Line (For all 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose
your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar
search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the
words "Social Security".
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Index of health topics grouped by subject. Links are arranged under
"Health Insurance", "General Health Information",
"Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health
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