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References and Guides
Glossary - Find definitions to terms found in policies, advertising, and informational literature.
Choosing a Health Plan - With so many choices when choosing a health plan, it is important to understand what to look for in a plan. This guide will help you evaluate your options.
Health Insurance Carriers - It's important to choose a stable health insurance company.
State Resources
- State Health Insurance Resources - A consolidation of state-specific resources available on this site and links to external sites
- State Departments of Insurance - Contact information for each state's DOI.
- State Health Insurance Risk Pools - Many states have funds available to provide insurance for the uninsurable. This state list highlights those states and their programs.
- Childrens Health Insurance Plans (CHIPs) - In addition to state risk pools, most states also have funds set aside to insure children and often times pregnant women who are unable to obtain their own health insurance. This list of states with CHIPs provides information on each program along with contact info the program administrator.
- State COBRA Laws - COBRA laws vary from state to state. We compiled a list of links to the COBRA legislation for each state to help consumers understand their state's COBRA regulations.
Federal Resources
- Federal Health Insurance Resources - A list of links to government organizations that offer information, aid, or oversite of health insurance at the federal level.
- Federal COBRA Law - An outline of the rules, regulations and amendments as they pertain to the Federal COBRA law (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986).
- Federal HIPAA Law - Text of legislation establishing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
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