Web page launched to help uninsured
Published: Thu, Jun. 05, 2008 10:20AM
Modified Thu, Jun. 05, 2008 10:23AM
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closeA new Web page launched today will help Medicaid recipients and people who don’t have health insurance find doctors, clinics, dentists and other health resources in their communities.
The site, www.nchealthcarehelp.org, was established by the North Carolina Institute of Medicine for the 1.5 million state residents who have no private insurance coverage. A recent study found that only about half of the uninsured were aware of community services that could help them.
“We wanted to put together a resource so people would know what’s available in the community,” said Pam Silberman, president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Medicine. “It also helps communities know where there are gaps” to establish new programs.
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The Web page includes about 250 service providers in the state's 100 counties, along with an explanation of what they offer, and a map of how to get there.
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