Federal Programs Publications

An Employee's Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA
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This booklet explains your rights under COBRA to a temporary extension of employer-provided group health coverage, called COBRA continuation coverage.
Available: as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Choosing a Medigap Policy: Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare
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This guide helps people with Medicare understand Medigap policies. This can also be called Medicare Supplement Insurance.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Language: English
Cost: Free

Ending Hunger. Improving Nutrition. Combating Obesity.
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The Food and Nutrition Service provides children and needy Families with access to food and a more healthful diet through 15 nutrition assistance programs and nutrition education efforts. Learn more about these programs and how you might qualify.
Available: as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

How to Get Food Help
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There are many programs to help people get food. Learn more about the programs available and who can apply.
Available: as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis and Kidney Transplant Services
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This booklet explains how Medicare helps pay for kidney dialysis and kidney transplant services in Original Medicare. In most cases, you can't join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) if you have End-Stage Renal Disease.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Language: English
Cost: Free

Medicare Hospice Benefits
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Choosing hospice care is a difficult decision. The information in this booklet and the support given by a doctor and trained hospice care team can help you choose the most appropriate health care options for someone whi is terminally ill.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Language: English
Cost: Free

Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits
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Mental health care includes services and programs to help diagnose and treat mental health conditions. These services and programs may be provided in outpatient and inpatient settings. Medicare helps cover outpatient and inpatient mental health care, as well as prescription drugs you may need to treat a mental health condition. This booklet gives you information about mental health benefits in Original Medicare.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Language: English
Cost: Free

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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SNAP helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. To get SNAP benefits, your income and other resources have to be under certain limits.
Available: as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

White House Initiate on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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This Guide to Federal Agency Resources is an easy-to-use navigational tool on federal funding, programs, and resources. It is by no means comprehensive, but it is meant to provide a brief snapshot of federal resources available to assist organizations and individuals seeking to improve the quality of life of AAPIs.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

You or Someone You Know May be Eligible for Help with Home Heating and Cooling Bills
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Information regarding the Low Income Energy Assistance Program, requirements, and how to apply.
Available: online
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Your Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
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Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) adds to your Medicare health care coverage. It helps you pay for both brand-name and generic drugs. Medicare drug plans are offered by insurance companies and other private companies approved by Medicare.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors
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Military members disabled while on active duty on or after October 1, 2001, can have their Social Security disability claims expedited. Even if a member is receiving military pay, they may may be eligible for Social Security disability, which is different from Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits. (Previous item number: 597X)
Available: in print, as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors
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Explains disability, pension, health care, education and housing loans, and other benefit programs for veterans and their families. Now includes information on survivors benefits. (Previous item number: 105X)
Available: in print, as pdf, e-reader
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: $5.00

Guide to Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
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Explains eligibility requirements and services offered for military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. This publication is no longer available for ordering. For more information, please visit the Arlington National Cemetery website at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil. Previous item number 539W.
Available: as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Health Care Benefits Overview 2012
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This guide is designed to provide Veterans and their families with the information they need to understand VA's health care system - eligibility requirements, the health benefits and services available to help Veterans and copays that certain Veterans may be charged.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Veterans Health Benefits Guide
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This guide is designed to provide Veterans and their families with the information they need to understand VA's health care system - eligibility requirements, the enrollment process, enrollment Priority Groups, copayments that certain Veterans may be charged and the health benefits and services available to help Veterans.
Available: as pdf, e-reader
Language: English
Cost: Free

Boldly Go to www.SocialSecurity.gov
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Learn how to fill out an online application, protect your personal information, and know who can apply online. (Previous item number: 517X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Social Security Numbers for Children
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The easiest time to get a Social Security number for your child is at birth, when you give information for their birth certificate. If you wait to apply for a number at a Social Security office, there may be delays while your child's birth certificate gets verified.
Available: online, as pdf
Language: English
Cost: Free

Social Security: Get Your Payments Electronically
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If you're receiving Social Security benefits by check, you must switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. New applicants will receive them electronically automatically. Benefits can be deposited directly to a bank account, or onto a debit card the Social Security Administration provides. (Previous item number: 514X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Social Security: Understanding the Benefits
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Provides details on retirement, disability, survivor's benefits, Medicare coverage, Supplemental Security Income, and more. (Previous item number: 518X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Social Security: What Every Woman Should Know
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Explains how disability, divorce, widowhood, retirement and other special circumstances can affect a woman's Social Security benefits. Also covers benefits for your family, what to do if you change your name, and Social Security numbers for children. (Previous item number: 523X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Social Security: When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits
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Important considerations for deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits, including how the decision may affect your surviving spouse, and how benefits are affected if you continue working. (Previous item number: 522X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free

Your Social Security Number and Card
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Explains why we have Social Security numbers, when and how to get one, and more. (Previous item number: 515X)
Available: in print, online, as pdf
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost: Free