The Internet contains a wealth of information for health care consumers from public, nonprofit and advocacy groups. The National Health Law Program has one of the most comprehensive websites on health care issues affecting working families, particularly the poor and uninsured, and includes links to hundreds of other organizations. FamiliesUSA features a vast array of quality information on health care consumer and policy issues. Of special help to consumers is state-specific information on health agencies and programs, a Managed Care Central clearinghouse of consumer information and excellent publications comparing managed care laws and consumer protections in different states.
Health are excellent gateways to all the health information available from the U.S. government.
Nonprofit state advocacy organizations can be found in most states that help low-income and other working families with health care and other needs.