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State and National

Health Insurance Information
Below are web links to additional state and national programs that can help with your health care needs.
Health Insurance Information for Individuals

State

Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women
Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women (CPW) provides services to children with a health condition/health risk through 20 years of age and to high-risk pregnant women of all ages to encourage the use of cost-effective health and health-related care.

Community Mental Health Centers
Community Mental Health Centers is a resource of the Texas Department of State Health Services that provides mental health care services and center locations.

County Indigent Health Care Program
The County Indigent Health Care Program provides county-based health care for low-income Texans not eligible for Medicaid. General eligibility requirements and services are outlined.

Epilepsy Program
The Epilepsy Program provides comprehensive outpatient care (diagnostic, treatment, and support services) to eligible persons who have been diagnosed with epilepsy or seizure-like symptoms. Services are provided through contracted providers in selected areas of the state.

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease Services
HIV and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Services provides information about HIV and STD services and resources. Clinical Resources provides intervention assistance and prescription drugs to people with HIV infection who lack the financial means to pay.

Kidney Health Care Program
The Kidney Health Care (KHC) Program has a mission of improving access to care for Texans with End Stage Renal Disease, and to ease the financial burden of obtaining medical treatment. KHC provides limited financial assistance to Texans who have been approved.

Oral Health Services
Oral Health Services works to improve the oral health of Texans through education, prevention services, and emergency dental treatment services.

Primary Health Care Program
The Primary Health Care (PHC) Program pays health care providers to offer access to primary health care services for individuals who are unable to access the same care through other funding sources or programs. Primary health care services must include the six priority services of diagnosis and treatment; emergency services; family planning services; preventive health services including immunizations, health education, laboratory, e-ray, nuclear medicine, or other appropriate diagnostic services. Other services that may also be included are nutrition services, health screening, home health care, dental care, transportation services, prescription drugs, devices and durable supplies, environmental health services, podiatry services, and social services. Services are provided only through those health care providers who have contracted with the Department of State Health Services.

Substance Abuse Services
Substance Abuse Services provides an index for finding treatment and prevention information related to substance abuse.

Texas Breast and Cervical Cancer Services
Texas Breast and Cervical Center Cancer Control Services provides funding for breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services at no cost to low-income women without health insurance.

Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation
The Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation coordinates the Donated Dental Services program that provides comprehensive dentistry for people over age 55 or with a permanent disability, and the Texas Mission of Mercy annual dental fair for families who could not otherwise afford dental care.

Texas Family Planning Program
The Texas Family Planning Program includes more than 350 clinic sites that offer preventative medical and educational services under the direction of licensed physicians.

Texas Health Information, Counseling & Advocacy Program
The Texas Health Information, Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to senior Texans.

Texas Hemophilia Assistance
Texas Hemophilia Assistance Program provides blood, blood derivatives, or manufactured pharmaceutical products to eligible program recipients.

Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Project
The Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Project (TBIP) works to improve access to support and services for people with traumatic brain injuries and their families.

National

American Kidney Fund Patient Assistance Program
American Kidney Fund Patient Assistance Program provides direct financial assistance for dialysis and kidney transplant patients with limited incomes.

Black Lung Program
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Federal Black Lung Program is a comprehensive resource that provides information about treatment, services, and supplies available to coal miners with pneumoconiosis (miner’s lung).

Clinical Trial Listing Service
The Center Watch: Clinical Trial Listing Service provides a listing of industry-sponsored clinical trials that are actively recruiting patients.

EyeCare America
EyeCare America offers several programs to provide Americans with free medical care.

Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Knights Templar Eye Foundation provides assistance to citizens at risk of vision failure who need ocular surgical treatment.

Mission Cataract USA
Mission Cataract USA is coordinated by the Volunteer Eye Surgeons’ Association and provides free cataract surgery to people of all ages who are unable to pay.

National Free Clinic Directory
The National Free Clinic Directory is an online database of free medical clinics.

National Health Information Center
The Healthfinder Page can help you locate a doctor or hospital in your area and provides detailed information about a number of diseases and conditions.

National Organization of Rare Disorders Medication Assistance Programs
National Organization of Rare Disorders Medication Assistance Programs assists uninsured or under-insured individuals in securing life-saving or life-sustaining medications.

New Eyes for the Needy
New Eyes for the Needy offers vouchers to U.S. residents in need of prescription eyeglasses.

Prescription Assistance
Partnership for Prescription Assistance unites America ’s pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations, and civic groups to help low-income patients without prescription coverage.

Rx Assist
Rx Assist gives providers access to pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs.

Rx Hope
Rx Hope provides access to applications for various national pharmaceutical assistance programs.

Rx Outreach
Rx Outreach provides more than 50 generic medications that treat a wide range of conditions to people who financially qualify.

Sight for Students
Sight for Students provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children.

VISION USA
VISION USA provides free basic eye health and vision care services to low-income, uninsured citizens and their families.



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