Job Loss-Information Workers Need to Know to Protect their Health Coverage
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By: U.S. Department of Labor
Legal Guide for Cancer Patients
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This Guide was written to help cancer patients and their families understand the laws that affect their daily lives and to help familiarize them with the legal issues that may surface during a battle with cancer.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Life Changes Require Health Choices
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What changes do you need to make to your health benefit plan if you get married or have a child? How would your health care benefits or your children's benefits change if your spouse dies, or you get separated or divorced?
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Spanish / Español
TexCare Partnership eZ-Application
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eZ-Application is a quick and easy way for you to get health insurance for any child in your family who doesn't have health insurance.
By: TexCare Partnership
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Spanish / Español
The State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP)
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SKIP mirrors the federal Children?s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). However, if you are a state employee, you are not eligible for CHIP; but your benefits will be similar with the SKIP supplement.
The supplement will pay for premiums for children currently covered by your insurance. If your SKIP-eligible children are not currently on your health plan, they will be added automatically once you are approved for the program.
By: Employees Retirement System of Texas
The State Kids Insurance Program (SKIP) Application
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By: Employees Retirement System of Texas
Tips When Shopping for Insurance
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Insurance is a product you purchase to protect yourself from financial disasters, and your needs for protection can change over time. It´s important to understand the insurance policies you have and decide if those coverages are still right for you. If you´re considering buying insurance, here are some shopping tips to remember.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Top 10 Ways to Make Your Health Benefits Work for You
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