If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP and you're eligible for health coverage from your employer, your state may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage, using funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs. If you or your children aren't eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, you won't be eligible for these premium assistance programs but you may be able to buy individual insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov 

 

If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in a State listed below, contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available.

 

If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov  to find out how to apply. If you qualify, ask your state if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employer-sponsored plan.

 

If you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, as well as eligible under your employer plan, your employer must allow you to enroll in your employer plan if you aren't already enrolled. Th is is called a "special enrollment" opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being determined eligible for premium assistance. If you have questions about enrolling in your employer plan, contact the Department of Labor at www.askebsa.dol.gov  or call 1-866-444-EBSA (3272).

 

If you live in Texas you may be eligible for assistance paying your employer health plan premiums. If you do not reside in Texas YOU should contact your State for further information on eligibility.

 

TEXAS - Medicaid

Website: https://www.gethipptexas.com 

Phone: 1-800-440-0493

 

For more information on special enrollment rights, contact either:

 

U.S. Department of Labor

Employee Benefits Security Administration

www.dol.gov/ebsa 

1-866-444-EBSA (3272)

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 

www.cms.hhs.gov 

1-877-267-2323, Menu Option 4, Ext. 61565

 

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Link:  Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)

 

Link: Facts About the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act 

 

Link:  Genetic Information Discrimination  

 

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of genetic information. GINA covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor-management training and apprenticeship programs, and the federal government.

Definition of Genetic Information

Genetic information means:

• Information about an individual's genetic tests;
• Information about the genetic test of a family member;
• Family medical history;
• Requests for and receipt of genetic services by an individual or a family member; and
• Genetic information about a fetus carried by an individual or family member or of an embryo legally held by an individual or family member using assisted reproductive technology.

Click to print a PDF copy of the Notice: Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act Information  and Notice

 

Do you know that your plan, as required by the Women's Health And Cancer Rights Act of 1998, provides benefits for mastectomy-related services including all stages of reconstruction and surgery to achieve symmetry between the breasts, prostheses, and complications resulting from a mastectomy, including lymphedema? 

For more information contact the Benefits Department at 210-977-7042. 

What is Identity Theft?

 

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, without your authorization, in order to perpetrate fraud or other offenses, such as obtaining loans, services or credit.
 

IdentifyTheft.gov is the federal government's one-stop resource for identity theft victims. The site provides streamlined checklists and sample letter to guide you through the recovery process.  Information available consists of:

• Prevention Tips
• Protecting Your Identity
• Know Your Rights
• Sample Letters
• Warning Signs of Identity Theft
• What to Do If Your Information is Lost or Stolen
• Helpful Contact Information
• Create a Personal Recovery Plan
• Browse Recovery Steps 
• Identity Theft Articles
• Identity Theft PowerPoint Presentation
• Identity Theft Video
• Free Resources
• Data Breach? Lost Information?
• Much more . . . 

 

 

For more information click on the following link:  Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission 

 

Credit Monitoring Contact Information: Experian,  Equifax, and TransUnion