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Online Resources |
Online resources are listed by category on issues that immigrants might want to know about including:
Health Care Services
Health care in the US is excellent but it is not free. The US does not have the state provided public health services that you find in Ireland and Europe. Many immigrants are access medical insurance coverage through their employer or private health insurance companies.
The Medicaid program is available to certain low-income individuals and families who fit into an eligibility group that is recognized by federal and state law. As a general rule, only "qualified aliens" may be eligible for coverage. For detailed information on the current rules governing immigrants' eligibility for Medicaid and SCHIP click on this link. Immigrants are advised to seek assistance of their local immigrant center for advice on this issue. Medicare is a federally funded health insurance program for people age 65 or older and for people under age 65 with certain disabilities. More information on Medicare is available on the US Department of Health and Human Services website. Many of the Irish Centers provide referrals or direct assistance for those applying for Medicare. |
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