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Center for Disease Control printable diagnosis-specific handout
Center for Disease Control printable diagnosis-specific handout
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. Some people under 65 may also qualify for Medicare due to illness or a disability.
Office of Healthy Aging: As Rhode Island’s designated state unit on aging, they empower older Rhode Islanders (age 55+) and adults living with disabilities to age strong. Along with many partners, they connect you to information and resources in the community to help you live happily and healthfully. They advocate for laws, policies and investments that protect your rights and agency.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) gives more people access to health insurance. Use the ACA's Health Insurance Marketplace to find health insurance options. These options can include medical, dental, vision, and more. Learn if you are eligible for coverage and enroll in a plan through the Marketplace on the website.
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide free or low-cost health coverage to millions of Americans, including some low-income people, families and children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover all people below certain income levels.
Multiple services for veterans, including primary care, specialty services, mental health services, and more.
SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
Mission: To mitigate food insecurity of at-risk populations in the state by promoting and managing a donation system where safe, edible food that may otherwise be thrown away is matched with the needs of food pantries and soup kitchens..