Healthcare

Life without access to medical care can be scary. Stress due to financial problems can strain your health just when you can least afford to seek treatment. Most chronic conditions get much worse with neglect and many serious health problems can be prevented with routine checkups. Please take care of yourself. Figure out how you can see a doctor before you need one and establish a relationship with that person before an emergency.

If you have recently lost a job, you may also have lost your insurance. If you have lost your health coverage and are unable to get health insurance on your own, consider speaking to your doctor or hospital about payment plans. However, some government assistance with insurance is available.

2-1-1 can give you information on how to find health care, getting insurance, eligibility requirements for health programs, hours of operation at clinics, help paying for prescriptions or other medical expenses and other health needs.

To learn more about Health Care services check out the links in the More Resources box, or dial 2-1-1.