| Centers for Medicare & Medical Services (CMS) | www.cms.hhs.gov | CMS, a Federal Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides information on programs that they are responsible for, including: Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), State Children's Health Insurance Program (SHIP), and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Questions can be answered and feedback can be sent. The information provided is for consumers as well as for professionals. This site is updated regularly. |
| Social Security Administration | www.ssa.gov | This website provides information on: Retirement and Medicare benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI). An application can be completed online for Social Security retirement, disability or spousal's benefits, provided applicant meets certain rules and criteria. This is a multi-language website. |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | www.nih.gov | Offers a site which includes an A-Z index of health information. Health hotlines, drug information, news and events and scientific resources. |
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