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Use the HealthCare.gov portal to learn about changes brought about by passage of the 2010 Affordable Care Act and an online tool to find the best healthcare option for you. Also find online tools that compare hospitals, nursing homes, and dialysis facilities, and lots of general healthcare information.
Use the GeorgiaHealthInfo portal to find information on health care providers and services in Georgia. Find health care providers' quality rankings, services, hours of services, and directions.
Federally-funded health centers. Pay what you can afford, based on your income.
Fulton County residents can take advantage of the Board of Commissioners' Prescription Discount Drug Card. Cardholders can also save on pet prescriptions.
Search a Georgia medical provider's license at the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners search page. Look for Facility Compliance Reports at the Georgia Office of Regulatory Services page. Make sure the facility performing your mammogram is certified.
Seniors and their caregivers can find listings of services from the U.S. Administration on Aging's Eldercare Locator or the National Institute on Aging's Resource Directory for Older People. Elders unsure of what benefits they are eligible to receive should use the National Council on Aging's Benefits Checkup.
Questions and Answers About Health Insurance: A Consumer Guide. How to choose a health insurance plan right for you. Explains important terms and lists questions to ask while shopping for insurance.
Medicare and You, the basic booklet on the Medicare program.
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is the agency responsible for many federal health-related programs. It links to:
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