Health & Medical (Georgia)


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) 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". Back To Top

Health & Life
FAQs, Tips & Advice
Free Or Low Cost Insurance
Regulations & Complaints

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FAQs, Tips & Advice
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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.

GA & Federal & Other Health Links
For health and health insurance related websites

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".

FAQs On Life Insurance

Viatical Settlements

Last Acts
Links and brochures on death related issues.

For More Help See Consumer-SOS/Insurance

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Free Or Low Cost Insurance

Low Cost Medical Help For The Uninsured (GA Only)

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.

Find The Lowest Insurance Rates (Consumer-SOS)
Insurance web sites that give you on line quotes and
let you compare rates.

Healthcare For Children (GA)
Programs for children including insurance, Medicaid, vaccines, disabilities, etc.

Low Cost Help For The Uninsured (50 States & DC)
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 words related to your search such as ""uninsured" and "medical" or "uninsured" and "clinic."

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)

Medicare/Medicaid

*Medicare Premiums Assistance, Do You Qualify?

*Medicare/ Health Ins. Counseling Assistance & Referral For
The Elderly (GA)

*Understanding Medicaid (GA)

The Aging Connection (404) 463-3333
For general questions about Medicaid.

Medicaid & Home and Community Services (GA)
Medicaid may pay for independent living and in home care.
Also has good contact numbers.

The Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide range of Medicare-related issues, including how to reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an HMO or Part D plan. Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law maker.

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

Your Medicare Benefits

Social Security & Medicare/Medicaid (Links)

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".

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 (GA & National)

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Social Security

*Social Security And Work

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: What Every Woman Should Know

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".

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".

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Medicines & Treatment (Includes Free Meds)	Death & Dying
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