Insurance

Cowley Children's Health Fund

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Cowley Children's Health Fund
Description
Contact a school district's nurse to learn more about the fund and to be referred to apply for assistance. County children, up to 19 years old, may be eligible once a year for up to $250 in assistance for a variety of expenses including:
Medical equipment not covered by health insurance.
Travel expenses for out-of-town medical care.
Prescription medications not covered by insurance including co-pays.
Dental expenses not covered by dental insurance.
Other expenses approved by the advisory committee.

The fund will not cover expenses related to vision, orthodontia or office visit co-pays.

Funded through the Legacy Foundation
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GoodRX

Name
GoodRX
Phone
1-844-292-1232
Website Address
https://www.goodrx.com/
Description
Compare drug prices and pharmacies, get coupons to save up to 80% on prescriptions. Cannot be combined with insurance or federal- or state-funded programs like Medicare. This is an insurance alternative, not insurance.
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Health Insurance Marketplace

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Health Insurance Marketplace
Phone
1-800-318-2596
Website Address
https://www.healthcare.gov
Description
Online enrollment for health insurance plans.
If you don't have health insurance through a job, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or another source that provides qualifying health coverage, you can find coverage through the Marketplace.
Open enrollment is November 1 - January 15. Check eligibility for a Special Enrollment Period.
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Kancare Medical Insurance

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Kancare Medical Insurance
Phone
(866) 305-5147
Website Address
https://www.kancare.ks.gov/
Description
Low cost or no cost health insurance for low-income families and children under 19. Rides to medical appointments are included, and a nurse line is available on the back of the insurance card.
KanCare is the program through which the State of Kansas administers Medicaid. You may be eligible if you are pregnant, blind or disabled by Social Security rules, receiving SSI payments, over 65, under 26 and were in foster care at the time of your 18th birthday, or other criteria.
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Medicare

Name
Medicare
Phone
1-800-633-4227
Website Address
https://www.usa.gov/medicare
Description
Federal insurance program for medical care, prescriptions, and other services. Those with a disability or are 65+ can qualify. The Medicare Savings Program includes 4 programs that can help you pay for Medicare expenses. Call or visit the website for information.
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SHICK – Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas

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SHICK – Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas
Address
South Central Kansas AAA
SHICK Coordinator
P.O. Box 1122
304 S Summit
Arkansas City, KS 67005
Phone
620-442-0268
800-362-0264
620-442-0296 (fax)
Website Address
https://www.sedgwick.k-state.edu/aging-medicare/senior-health-insurance/
Description
Free and confidential: counseling on employment; Medicare information; Disability and Medicare information; Supplemental rate comparisons; Help with Prescription Drug Program.

SHICK offers one-on-one, non-biased counseling and assistance to individuals and families either getting ready to sign up for Medicare, or those who already have Medicare. Volunteer counselors receive training on Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance, and other health insurance issues that concern Kansans. SHICK counselors are not affiliated with the insurance industry. If you are new to Medicare or have questions about Medicare or Medicare related issues, SHICK counselors are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. for one-on-one appointments.
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