Other Resources
Help with Medications
Information, free drug discount card, and other resources to help people who can’t afford medications and some health care costs
Helps patients get their medications
Prescription discount cards for specific medications purchased at major pharmacies
Information on how to obtain services and benefits for persons age 60 and older
Offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare
For all senior service inquiries
Information, counseling, and referral on aging and long-term care issues for older Virginians
A nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services
Help for Seniors
Help for Families of Children with Chronic Illness or Disability:
Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Information about diseases and disabilities
Other
Resources
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Patient Advocate Foundation – For help with disputed insurance claims and assistance with medication costs​
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Caregiver Action Network – Contains a myriad of helpful information and resources​
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Family Caregiver Alliance – California-based organization that groups resources for caregivers by state​
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health – NIH site with comprehensive information about complementary and alternative treatment​
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Montgomery County, MD Senior Health Resources – Government resources available to seniors in Montgomery County​
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Grass Roots Organization for the Well-Being of Seniors – Directory of many senior service providers in Montgomery County​
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Prince George’s Senior Provider Network – Directory of many senior service providers in Prince George’s County
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Medicare – The official Medicare website​
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Maryland Health Connection – Provides information and assistance with Maryland’s Health Benefit Exchange​
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District of Columbia Health Link – Provides information and assistance with DC's Health Insurance Marketplace​
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Health Insurance Marketplace – Has information about federally run health benefit exchanges/marketplaces, including Virginia​
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How to Make Sense of your Confusing and Expensive Medical Bills​
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An American Sickness – How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back, by Elisabeth Rosenthal
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You Bet Your Life! The 10 Reasons You Need a Professional Patient Advocate by Your Side, by Trisha Torrey