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Medicare Eligibility Tool

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Medicare is the nation's largest health insurance program, covering nearly 40 million Americans age 65 or older, disabled, and/or experiencing end-stage renal disease. This website provides information and an online tool to help individuals determine whether or not they are eligible for Medicare, and to provide information about enrollment. If you are not a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien who has lived in the U.S. continuously for a five-year period, please contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 for your Medicare enrollment and eligibility instead of using this tool.

Debt Payoff

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Webpage with simple tool to help you determine how long it will take to pay off your debt based on different monthly payment scenarios.

Long-Term Care Services and Costs

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This website features a simple on-line tool about long-term health care services, how much you can expect to pay for long-term care, and what financing options are available to support your long-term care costs. The results of the Long-Term Care Planning tool are general in nature and not intended to replace comprehensive financial and other long-term personal planning.

Find Health Insurance for Kids

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Federal and state governments join together to offer health insurance coverage for children through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). These programs serve families who are not able to afford health insurance coverage in the private market or do not have coverage available to them. Every state’s program is unique and has individual income eligibility rules and benefits covered. This website is designed to connect individuals to their state's programs and resources.

Military One Source

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Military OneSource (also accessible by calling 1-800-342-9657) is a free service available 24/7, 365 days a year to Service members and families regardless of their activation status. The website features a “Money Management” section with information and resources that include calculators, tips, books and CDs, personal finance newsletters, and more.

Own Your Future: National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information

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This site provides information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs. At least 70 percent of people over age 65 will require some long-term care services at some point in their lives. And, Medicare and private health insurance programs do not pay for the majority of long-term care services that most people need - help with personal care such as dressing or using the bathroom independently.  Planning is essential for you to be able to get the care you might need.