Running Low on Food? Where to Find Help Near You, Step by Step
From 211 and food pantries to SNAP, WIC and senior meals, here is where to start when money for food runs short, and what to say when you call.
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Prior Authorization: How to Keep Your Care From Getting Stuck
What prior authorization is, how to spot it early, how long decisions can take, and what to do if your plan says no.
ER, Urgent Care, or a Call to the Nurse Line? How to Plan Before You Need It
What the ER and urgent care are each for, who to call when you’re unsure, your ER rights, and a plan to make today.
Your First Video Visit: How to Get Ready for a Telehealth Appointment
Simple steps for before, during, and after a telehealth visit, from testing your setup to protecting your privacy.
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Quiet Signs and Build the Right Care Team
Pancreatic cancer signs can be quiet. Learn what to watch for, who may need screening, and where to find free support.
Free, Unbiased Medicare Help Before December 7: How to Use Your Local SHIP
Your State Health Insurance Assistance Program offers free one-on-one Medicare counseling. Here is how to reach it and what to bring.
Applying for VA Health Care: What Veterans Need to Know
Who may qualify for VA health care, what papers to gather, the ways to apply, and what happens after you apply.
No Ride to Your Appointment? Where to Find Transportation Help
How Medicaid, Medicare, and community programs may help you get rides to medical appointments, plus questions to ask.
Medicaid Renewal: Three Steps to Help Avoid a Gap in Coverage
A missed letter can mean a lapse in Medicaid or CHIP. Here is how to stay ready for renewal and what to do if you no longer qualify.
Palliative Care and Hospice: What Is the Difference?
Palliative care can start at any stage of a serious illness. Hospice is for the final months. Learn the difference and what to ask.