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finances
Many times, the financial
burden of children with stroke is not met by traditional insurance. We
hope to gather as much information as possible to help you first of all be
able to take full advantage of the insurance you pay for and secondly to
investigate alternative sources of funding. Also be sure to read about the
importance of a special needs trust in estate planning.
Private Insurance
CHASA
insurance page an informative
page written by one of our parents
Joseph
Romano, Esq. offers a
free book to families of children with catastrophic illness with
information on insurance, appeals, HMO's etc.
FreeAdvice.com
- many insurance questions answered and terms defined.
National
Health Law Program is a helpful
national advocacy resource.
Government Programs
www.InsureKidsNow.gov
: Information on eligibility for Medicaid for children under 18.
Medicaid
Waiver Program : federal
information on the Medicaid waiver program. These services vary from state
to state and individual contact numbers are given for each state.
Medicaid
Ticket
to Work and Medicaid Buy-In
Social
Security Benefits for Children with Disability
: a government pamphlet
Medicaid
Home and Community Services Primer:
a comprehensive explanation with specific chapters on children's
participation in the program.
Other Links
Directory
of State Insurance Departments
Patient
Assistance Programs offers and
online directory of patient assistance programs
Choosing
and Using a Health Plan - The U.S.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides guidance on health
plans.
Special Needs Trusts
Establishing
a Special Needs Trust : a USA TODAY
article.
The
Special Needs Trust : an
informative article on KidSource.com
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The information contained in this Children's Hemiplegia and Stroke
Association (CHASA) Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and
CHASA recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional.
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