Resources

NeedyMeds  Information, free drug discount card, and other resources to help people who can’t afford medications and some health care costs.

Patient Advocate Foundation  For help with disputed insurance claims and assistance with medication costs.

Caregiver Action Network Contains a myriad of helpful information and resources.

Family Caregiver Alliance California-based organization that groups resources for caregivers by state.

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NIH site with comprehensive information about complementary and alternative treatment.

Montgomery County, MD Senior Health Resources County government resources available to seniors in Montgomery.

Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors Directory of many senior service providers in Montgomery County.

Prince George’s Senior Provider Network Directory of many senior service providers in Prince George’s County.

Medicare  The official website on Medicare has lots of helpful information, including finding health care providers and quality measures on home health, hospitals, and nursing homes. Those with Medicare don’t need to use the health exchange.

How to Make Sense of your Confusing and Expensive Medical Bills Helpful article on how to manage when the medical bills start rolling in.

Maryland Health Connection  Provides information and assistance with Maryland’s Health Benefit Exchange.

District of Columbia Health Link  Provides information and assistance with the District’s Health Insurance Marketplace.

Health Insurance Marketplace  Has information about federally run health benefit exchanges/marketplaces, including Virginia.