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Emergency Department Treatment of the Psychiatric Patient
- A discussion of the legal requirements and policy discussions for the treatment of individuals with mental illness in emergency rooms.
Other Topics:
Mental Health
Community Services
Contributor: WVDDC
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Food Stamps, Public Housing & More - Information for West Virginians
- One chapter from the "Making Connections" information book and web site. Covers Food Stamps, Housing, Medical Assistance, Child Care, and more.
Other Topics:
Food Programs
Federal Housing Programs
Child Care
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Free Prescription Program - FAQs
- West Virginia Rx is a program that provides prescription drugs at no cost to patients who are uninsured, between the ages of 18 and 65. Learn more from their web site, with these Frequently Asked Questions.
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Free Prescription Program in WV
- By March 2008 low-income West Virginians without health insurance will be eligible to receive free prescription medications donated by drug companies. Learn more from this article first published in the Charleston Gazette newspaper.
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Free Prescription Program in WV - Updated Information
- In late March 2008 Governor Manchin announced the operation of the free prescription drug program, offered through the free Health Right clinics in West Virginia. Get more information in this story from the Associated Press, published in the Charleston Gazette newspaper.
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Right to a Qualified Sign Language Interpreter
- Description of patient right to a qualified sign language interpreter when seeking medical services.
Other Topics:
Civil Rights
Mental Health
Technology
Health Care
Americans with Disabilities Act
Contributor: WVDCC
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Summary of Public Benefits in WV
- A very brief listing of many different types of public assistance that are available in West Virginia, with some helpful information about each. Welfare, Medicaid, School Clothing Vouchers, the WIC Program, and more. Learn more about where to apply, and what the basic eligibility requirements are with this six-page document.
Other Topics:
Food Stamps
Welfare/Non-TANF
Welfare/TANF
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Web site - "Making Connections" - Information on public benefits
- "Making Connections" is a collaborative effort of the West Virginia Welfare Reform Coalition, Legal Aid of WV, American Friends Service Committee, and Community Voices. The goal is to support outreach workers in informing and linking families to the services and benefits for which they might be eligible. This site has a fantastic manual of information on health care, education and job skills, welfare and Food Stamp benefits, and more.
Other Topics:
Food Programs
Welfare/Non-TANF
Welfare/TANF
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Web site - Free Prescription Program in WV
- West Virginia Rx is a program that provides prescription drugs at no cost to patients who are uninsured, between the ages of 18 and 65. Learn more at their web site, by clicking here.
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Web site - Health Care Coach.com
- The National Health Law Program has a web site called HealthCareCoach.com. "Health Care Coach" provides consumers with information about our constantly changing health care system. The website offers facts and do-it-yourself tips on topics from health insurance to patient care. Recent articles include: "What Is Medically Necessary Care?," "What Do Insurers Mean by "Cosmetic?," "When You Have No Insurance: Keeping Costs Down," "Would a Consumer-Directed Health Plan Work for Me?," "Fighting and Avoiding Medical Bills When You Have Insurance," and "Can't Afford Your Prescription Drugs? Maybe You Can Get Them for Free." Go to Health Care Coach for these and other articles on Medicaid, Medicare, prescription drugs, privacy, and end-of-life care.
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