THE INFORMATION STATION

MEDICAID

HOW MANY MEDICAID/CHIP MEMBERS ARE IN MY STATE?

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WHAT IS MEDICAID?

Medicaid is the medical assistance program that provides access to health care for low-income families and individuals. Medicaid also assists the elderly and people with disabilities with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical and long-term care expenses.



HOW DO I FILE A COMPLAINT?

All Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) health plans must have a grievance and appeal system for handling enrollee complaints, grievances, and appeals. CLICK HERE for more details.



HOW DO I FIND A FACILITY?

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MEDICARE

DENTAL

VISION

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

LONG TERM CARE

HEALTH INSURANCE

How do I change my health insurance?

Outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period, you can get or change coverage only if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or for Medicaid or CHIP. More details can be found at https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/



How do I qualify for a special enrollment period?

Please refer to the link: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/



Do I qualify for CHIP?

Please refer to the link: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/



Do I qualify for MEDICAID?

Please refer to the link: https://www.healthcare.gov/screener/



What do you do if your health insurance company doesn’t pay for a specific health care provider or service?

If your health insurance company doesn’t pay for a specific health care provider or service, you have the right to appeal the decision and have it reviewed by an independent third party. Your insurance company must first notify you in writing within a set amount of time (based on the type of claim you filed) to explain why they denied coverage. They also must let you know how you can appeal their decisions. If the timeline for the standard appeals process would seriously put your life at risk, or risk your ability to fully function, you also can file an appeal that would get you a quicker (or “expedited”) decision. If you meet the standards for an expedited external review, the final decision about your appeal must come as quickly as your medical condition requires, and no later than 72 hours after your request for external review is received. If you have questions, contact the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596. (TTY: 1-855-889-4325.) or refer to the following link https://www.healthcare.gov/appeal-insurance-company-decision/ .



COVID 19

WHAT ARE CORONAVIRUSES?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some coronaviruses cause cold-like illnesses in people, while others cause illness in certain types of animals, such as cattle, camels, and bats. Some coronaviruses, such as canine and feline coronaviruses, infect only animals and do not infect people.



WHAT CAUSES COVID 19?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that can trigger what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It can affect your upper respiratory tract (sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract (windpipe and lungs). It spreads the same way other coronaviruses do, mainly through person-to-person contact.



HOW LONG DOES COVID-19 RECOVERY TAKE?

Most people with mild cases appear to recover within one to two weeks. However, recent surveys conducted by the CDC found that recovery may take longer than previously thought, even for adults with milder cases who do not require hospitalization.



HOW CAN I SLOW THE SPREAD OF COVID-19?

-Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others. -Stay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live with you. -Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you. -Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces. -Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.



HOW CAN I FIND A VACCINE?

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HOW CAN I FIND A HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR FLORIDA?

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STATE RESOURCES

WHAT ARE THE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN FLORIDA?

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WHAT DOES WIC STAND FOR?

Women, Infants & Children



WHAT ARE WIC BENEFITS?

-Supplemental nutritious foods -Nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics -Breastfeeding counseling -Screening and referrals to other health (such as immunizations), welfare, and social services -Substance abuse referral



HEALTH

HOW CAN I RESEARCH MY SYMPTOMS OR DISEASES?

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HOW CAN I RESEARCH MY TEST?

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