RESOURCES

HRSA: Find a Health Center

Florida Department of Health: Public Health Services
 
This site contains contact information for local county health departments

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This program helps qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that’s right for them

Florida KidCare Program
Learn about our state's children's health insurance program. Eligibility is dependant on child's age and family's income level.

ACCESS: Automated Community Connection to Economic Self-Sufficiency 
Apply online for public benefits including Medicaid.

Guide to Finding Health Insurance 

Learn about various coverage options.

Guide to Florida Community Health Centers 
Find a sliding scale health center closest to you.

Healthy Access Database
Find out information about private health insurance coverage, as well as many public and private programs.

Foundation for Health Coverage Education
Take the Health Insurance Eligibilty Quiz to determine what programs for which you might qualify.

Uninsured Help Line 800.234.1317
Speak to a live operator regarding your health coverage options. If you do not qualify for public programs, the operator will refer you to brokers within the Uninsured Help Line database.

STUDIES

Florida Health Insurance Survey 2004 

US Census Bureau

Dying for Coverage in Florida (Families USA)

Florida Center for Medicaid and the Uninsured

Reports and Resources on the Web

Who Pays for Health Care When Workers Are Uninsured?

SHARE YOUR STORY

If you'd be willing to share your challenges or successes accessing health care, share your story with Florida CHAIN by emailing lisam@floridachain.org or calling 954-986-6535.  If you would like to be willing to be contacted, please include your phone number.