Health Needs

You Need a Doctor and You Don’t Have Insurance

When you lose your job, your health insurance typically goes with it. Therefore, it is really important that you try to stay healthy during this challenging period of unemployment – don’t forget to get enough sleep, eat well and exercise regularly.  

In some cases, access to medical care is necessary so don’t avoid seeking medical assistance. If you are in a situation where you don’t have health insurance and you need medical care or medications - there are other affordable options (based on your income) that you can explore.

Locate Affordable Health Services and Prescription Programs

Across the country, there are health clinics and services available to people with low incomes. Locate these services in your community by clicking here.

Affordable Health Insurance Plans

If you are not eligible for COBRA (e.g., your company did not fit the staff size requirements), found it to be too expensive or do not qualify for benefits such as Medicaid, there are affordable health insurance plans that you can explore to cover your health needs. There are different types of health insurance available– some are individual plans, family plans or student plans. Click here to learn more.   It is important to educate yourself before you consider purchasing a plan.

Foster Care Alumni of America would like to thank the Freddie Mac Foundation for their generous support in making these resources available. To learn more about Freddie Mac, visit the Freddie Mac Foundation website.

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