As a summary, this guide will not answer every question for every person in every circumstance. In addition, it is not a substitute for legal advice. If you have more questions, contact the agencies listed below or consult an attorney.
For questions about:
Individual health insurance
Fully insured group health plan
Contact:
Florida Department of Financial Services
(800) 342-2762
http://www.doi.state.fl.us/
For questions about:
Self-insured group health plans
COBRA continuation coverage
Family and Medical Leave Act
Contact:
U.S. Department of Labor
Employee Benefits Administrator
Employee & Employer Assistance Hotline and Publications
(866) 4440EBSA (3272)
http://www.dol.gov/ebsa
For questions about:
Medicaid
Contact:
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
(888) 419-3456
http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/
Florida Department of Children and Families
(850) 487-1111
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/
For questions about:
Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Contact:
Florida Department of Health (Family Healthline)
(800) 451-2229
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Family/bcc/
For questions about:
Florida KidCare Program
Contact:
Florida KidCare Program
(888)540-5437
(877) 316-8748 TTY
http://www.floridakidcare.org/
For questions about:
The Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC)
Contact:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
(866) 628-HCTC
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/index.html
(Click on HCTC); or call HCTC customer service center
Finally, if you would like to obtain a consumer guide for a different state, visit the web at
http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/
