Ongoing Support Resources

Health Insurance, Under and Uninsured

Resources for Health Insurance, Under and Uninsured

Health insurance benefits are often confusing to read and difficult to appeal, especially for a family with a child with special healthcare needs. Families often lack the expertise, experience and clout to successfully deal with insurance issues and this can add significant emotional and financial stress.

We connect patients and families with resources that assist you with health insurance issues.

• The Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO)
  • Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms
• Health Insurance by NIH: MedlinePlus
• Health Resources by the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI)
  • Guide to Health Insurance
• HealthCare.gov
  • Glossary
• Navigator Resource Guide
• Writing Letters of Medical Necessity

Get Health Insurance

• 2023 Federal Exchange Plans
• Affordable Health Plans.org
• HealthInsurance.net
• HealthCare.org
• Healthcare Bluebook

Affordable Care Act (ACA)

• About the Affordable Care Act
• Affordable Care Act Fact Sheets for Families
• Affordable Care Act & Taxes
• Federal Health Reform FAQs

Under and Uninsured

• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Emergency Health Services for Undocumented Aliens
  • Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)
• EMTALA.com
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
  • Find Local Health Districts by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH)
  • Find Your Community Health Center by the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers (OACHC)
  • Health Care Facilities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
• Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured

The Pediatric Primary Care Offices at Cincinnati Children's provides regular primary medical care, including check-ups and immunizations, helps maintain your child’s overall health.