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HealthCare.gov
Called for by the Affordable Care Act, this website provides you with with both public and private health coverage options tailored specifically for your needs in a single, easy-to-use tool. The site includes financial and practical information about how to get health insurance now if you are uninsured and also explains how your health care coverage may change due to new legislation.

Prescription Drug Prices in New York State
This site provides price comparisons for 150 prescription drugs at various drugstores in New York State. The “Resources” tab provides links to Drug Prescription Assistance Programs. (New York State Department of Health)

EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program)
A New York State sponsored prescription plan to help senior citizens save money on prescription drugs. (New York State Department of Health)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Overviews and the latest news about Medicare Section D. También en español. (MedlinePlus)

Medicare and Medicaid
Official information from the US Government about Medicaid and Medicare. Includes comparisons between the programs and information about how to qualify. (USA.gov)

Prescription Assistance Programs
Links to prescription assistance programs, insurance and benefits assistance programs, health insurance resources, and environmental health information. (National Network of Libraries of Medicine/MidContinental Region)