New Horizons Un-Limited Inc.Department of Health and Human Services is a U.S. government agency protecting health and providing human services. It includes several subordinate organizations including the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Health Care Financing Administration, National Institute for Health and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. It provides among its topics, Healthfinder and Human Services information research and a complete list of HHS Agencies on the Internet.
Health Finder is a free, comprehensive online guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Their website features a library of information on prevention and wellness, diseases & conditions, and alternative medicine. Also included is information about doctors, dentists, public clinics, hospitals, long term care, nursing homes, health insurance, prescriptions, health fraud, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical privacy. Their website also features health-related news.
Medicaid Reference Desk is a website that provides information about Medicaid for people with developmental disabilities in 11 states, including California, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Information is offered on home-based, community, employment and health related Medicaid programs. To learn more about the programs available in your state, visit this website.
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Disability and Health Program "fosters the development of knowledge and interventions needed to reduce and prevent secondary conditions among persons with congenital or acquired physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments." Disability and Health provides support to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington. Their website offers each state's activities and provides contact information for each program. Their website also features a listing of news and current events and offers links relevant to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) is Arizona's Medicaid program. The website offers information on health plans, long term care, providers and more. The website also offers information on policies, publications, statistics and more. They are located at 801 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. They can be contacted by telephone at 602-417-4000.
Milwaukee County, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides a wide range of life-sustaining and life-saving services to children and adults through age 60. Programs focus on providing services for delinquent children, dysfunctional families, developmentally disabled persons, physically disabled persons, mentally ill persons, homeless persons and those in need of financial assistance. Many of the services provided are mandated by State Statute and/or provided through a State/County contract. Division administrators and their contact information are listed at the link above. The site also offers information on each of the county/state programs.
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services provides press releases, initiatives and reports, and information about the department, programs and services, regulation and licensing and job opportunities at DHFS.
Wisconsin's BadgerCare Plus, through the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS), provides health coverage for certain individuals and families who do not qualify for Medicaid. For more information, visit the BadgerCare Plus website or call (800) 362-3002.
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