Family caregivers can contact their county or state Department of Health and Human Services for financial programs which may provide assistance for acquiring health insurance and prescription medications. Other possible financial resources may include social service agencies such as Catholic Charities, the Association of Jewish Families, and Children's Agencies. Local chapters of voluntary health agencies may also offer financial support programs and/or information on how to apply for such programs.

* AGIS Network
866-511-9186
Website: http://www.agis.com/
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AGIS.com provides education, support, expert advice, local resources and a vibrant community for caregivers and families of the elderly.

* Benefits Check-Up and Benefits Check-Up RX
Websites: http://www.benefitscheckup.org

A service of the National Council on the Aging, Benefits Check-Up and Benefits Check-UP RX help people over the age of 55 find federal, state, and local public and private programs that may pay for some of their medical care and/or prescription costs.

* HealthInsurance.com
800-942-9019
Website: http://www.healthinsurance.com

This website provides consumers and small businesses with quotes for health insurance and may help those who have lost their health insurance find an affordable alternative.

* Medicare
Website: http://www.medicare.gov

This is the official Website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the agency responsible for Medicare Rx. The toll-free number is 800/MEDICARE.

* Medicare Rights Center
888-HMO-9050
Website: http://www.medicarerights.org

This is an independent source of health care information and assistance for older and disabled Americans, their caregivers, and the professionals who serve them. Medicare Interactive (MI) is the one-stop source for information about health care rights, options and benefits and it is designed to help people find answers to all their Medicare questions. The website also has a list of phone numbers for each state's "State Health Insurance Assistance Program."

* Medicare Rx Matters
Website: http://www.MedicareRxMatters.org

Designed to help users make decisions about the new Medicare prescription drug plan, this site has three specific portals: one for family caregivers, one for people with Medicare, and one for professionals. The Website provides an overview, easy-to-understand steps, and information to assist users in making personal decisions about Medicare prescription drug coverage.

* Medicine Program
573-996-7300
Website: http://www.themedicineprogram.com

This program is for persons who do not have coverage either through insurance or government subsidies for outpatient prescription drugs and for those who cannot afford to purchase medications at retail prices.

* RxCompare
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Website: http://www.maprx.info

RxCompare™ is a free tool developed by Medicare Access for Patients-Rx (MAPRx) to help users determine if they need to enroll in a Medicare drug plan and, if they do, to systematically compare the drug plans where they live and select the best option for their prescription needs. RxCompareTM works in tandem with Medicare's on-line "Prescription Drug Plan Finder" and with information available from plans or 1-800-MEDICARE.

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