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National Association of Health Underwriters

NAHU will improve its members' ability to meet the health, financial and retirement security needs of all Americans through education, advocacy and professional development.
www.nahu.org

Greater Kansas City Employee Benefit Professionals Association

EBPA was started in 1987. In 2007 its membership consists of more than 700 individuals from over 130 companies in the Greater Kansas City area. Included are representatives from all facets of the industry -- insurance companies, managed care plans, consulting firms, brokerage firms, agencies and third party administrators.

www.ebpa-kc.org

The Flint Hills Center for Public Policy

An independent voice for sound public policy in Kansas

The Flint Hills Center for Public Policy, dedicated to the constitutional principles of limited government, open markets, and individual freedom and responsibility, serves as an independent source of information regarding public policy.

www.flinthills.org

Children Only Insurance

Do you need insurance for your child only? Or, has your child reached the age where they are required to have their own separate insurance? We highly recommend Blue Cross and Blue Shield Of Kansas City's "Child Only Coverage" plan. For more information, call BC&BS at (816) 333-7132, or call our office.

Agencies specializing in insurance coverage for children and expectant mothers, that are low or moderate income individuals, who do not have insurance:

Kansas: Healthwave (800) 792-4884 Extension 1652 - Outreach Coordinator - Paula Merriam

Missouri: MCPLUS (888) 275-5908 or (800) 392-2161
Administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.

Federal Government

State of Kansas

Kansas Insurance Commissioner's Office - (800) 432-2484

Help with settling health insurance claims, legal matters on health insurance, checking on legitimate Discount Health Care programs, or questions on State assisted Health Insurance plans, etc.

Kansas Department Of Insurance or call (785) 296-2800

Kansas State Insurance Pool or call (800) 290-1368

KHIA (Kansas Health Insurers Assoc.) or call (800) 290-1368

Do you have type 2 diabetes with high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and you are a smoker, and you can't get Health Insurance? Call KHIA.

Visit the official State of Kansas Web site: www.kansas.gov

Official State of Kansas Legislature Web site: www.kslegislature.org

Contact your Kansas Legislative Representative

State of Missouri

Missouri Department of Insurance or call (800)746-7390

Missouri State Insurance Pool or call (800) 843-6447

Do you have type 2 diabetes with high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, and you are a smoker, and you can't get Health Insurance? Call the Missouri Insurance Pool.

Visit the Official State of Missouri Web site: www.missouri.gov

Official State of Missouri General Assembly Website: www.moga.mo.gov

Contact your Missouri Legislative Representative

Medical Record Issues

Having trouble getting your medical records?

Contact the following agencies by clicking on their web site to get copies of the statutes, complaint forms, or call the following telephone numbers.

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - www.ksbha.org or call (785) 296-2482

Missouri Board of Healing Arts - www.pr.mo.gov/healingarts.asp or call
(573) 751-0098

Prescription Drugs

Missouri Prescription Assistance Program - (888) 477-2669 or visit their Web Site at www.pparxmo.org

Prescription Assistance Program - (888) 477-2669 or visit their Web Site at
www.pparx.org

Blue Cross & Blue Shield's Scrip Save Program - (866) 537-7479. This program is also available to non members.

Canadian Prescription Drugs, a substantial discount on most drugs (Kansas, Missouri, Illinois & Wisconsin only). To enroll : www.i-saverx.com or call (866) ISAVE33.

The following companies provide prescriptions at cost or no-cost in a program called "Patient Assistant Program". This program is based on income and medical needs and not all drugs are available.

Pfizer - see their easy and helpful web site at www.pfizersharecard.com

Merck - (800) 727-5400

GlaxoSmithCline - see their web sire at www.gsk.com

VFW Information

For information or help, contact the local VFW Headquarters at (816) 756-3390.

For benefits or medical health care information and help, contact the Tactical Assessment Hotline - 1-(800) VFW-1899

For more information, including information about donations or fund raisers, see their Web Site at www.vfw.org.

Mission Statement

The Coalition to Salute America's Heroes was created to provide a way for individuals, corporations and others to help our severely wounded and disabled Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families rebuild their lives. www.saluteheroes.org

Free Clinics

Family Health Care - 340 Southwest Blvd. (913) 722-3100

Health Partnership Of Johnson County - 8600 W. 95th (913) 648-2266

Kansas City Free Clinic - 5119 E. 24th & 3515 Broadway (816) 753-5144

Samuel U. Rodgers Community Health (Dental) Center - 825 Euclid (816) 474-4920

Swope Parkway Health Services - 3801 Blue Parkway (816) 923-5800

Miscellaneous Resources

AAA Prescription Plan or call (866) 222-7283

This plan saves an average of 21% and deeper discounts when utilizing their mail order program. You can use this plan to save on prescriptions not covered by the Medicare prescription program.

Health Insurance Information - www.healthinsuranceinfo.net

Hospital Compare - This Web Site provides you with information on how well the hospitals in your area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. This information will help you compare the quality of care hospitals provide. Hospital Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and organizations that represent hospitals, doctors, employers, accrediting organizations, other Federal agencies and the public.- www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov

Kansas City Hospice - www.kansascityhospice.org or call (816) 363-2600

Pew Research Center Initiative Survey - www.pewinternet.org (various Medical information).

The Rip Off Report - www.ripoffreport.com

Miscellaneous Services

Blue Cross Wellness Van: Contact Kelly Cannon - (816) 395-3711

Boys in Blue - Off duty Policemen raising money by helping you with projects around your house. Call (816) 415-0292.

Coventry Advantra for Seniors - (816) 460-4702

Kansas City Hospice (816) 363-2600 or visit their Web Site at www.kansascityhospice.org

I Care American (Free eye exams & treatment for seniors over 65 years old)
(800) 222-3937

Note: Must be a US citizen or legal resident with no coverage for eye care. This program was scheduled to end on Sept. 9, 2004, but give them a call for more information.

Identity Theft Shield - (913) 383-1199 or visit their Web Site at www.kcidt.com

Life Flight Eagle - Become a member for a annual fee of $59.00, for your entire family, and save thousands should you need Life Flight Eagle (emergency helicopter). For more information, call (800) 936-9533, or see their Web Site at: www.mylfe.org

Medical Liability Specialist: Contact Jim Humphrey or David Jewel - (877) 741-2121

To get a copy of the Paw Prints Newspaper (for cat & dog lovers) call (816) 222-0307

Charities

Benilde Hall Transitional Living Centers - Help for homeless veterans or veterans with substance abuse problems (816) 842-5836 or visit their Web Site at www.benildehall.org

Catholic Charities - Contact Judy Thompson or George Hans at 1 (800) 875-4377, or see their Web Site at www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org. Catholic Charities service all denominations of all faiths. Donations can be sent to 1112 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64105.

Businesses

Dry Cleaning To Your Door - this business will pick up and deliver your dry cleaning to your home or business. Contact them at (913) 402-9400

Kansas City Fire Museum - 1019 Cherry, Kansas City, MO (816) 474-0200 Jimmy Walker, President

Knotty Rug Company, 110th and SW Blvd., owner Darrel Wingo, (816) 225-8050 - Open by appointment only, and open Thursday, Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the Art Walk, please call for details.

Property Maintenance Services - specializing in flooring maintenance of carpet, tile, terrazzo and concrete. 30 years in business - Ask for the owner, Scott: (816) 547-9773

The Parking Plaza at I-29 and 112th Street , (816) 464-3999, see their Web Site at www.parkkci.com