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Social Security Handbook July 11, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Government Publications, Health, Insurance, Senior Citizens, Social Security.
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www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/

From this link, you can download the full text of the Social Security Handbook, view the Table of Contents or search the Index.  This link replaces the earlier print version that used to be kept at the desk.

TN Dept of Labor & Workforce Development June 20, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Finance, Insurance, Job & Career, Tennessee.
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www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/esdiv.html

The link above is to the Employment Security Division of the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development.  Use this site to file for unemployment, locate claims offices and career centers, or get information on food stamps.

Navigating the World of Caregiving April 28, 2008

Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Health, Insurance, Law, Senior Citizens.
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http://assets.aarp.org/external_sites/caregiving/

This site from the AARP offers a number of resources for caregivers, including information on preparation of the home, other housing options, legal and insurance guidance and end-of-life concerns.

Consumer Guides for Getting and Keeping Health Insurance December 1, 2007

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Health, Insurance.
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www.healthinsuranceinfo.net

Created by the Georgetown University Health Policy Institute, this website offers guides for consumers from each of the 50 states on how to get and keep their health insurance.  Choose a state from the map, and you will be directed to a 45+ page document with a summary of protection, information on group and individual plans, small employer and self-employed information, a glossary and where to go for more assistance.  Very nice!

Business Dictionary August 28, 2007

Posted by Sarah in All, Banking, Business, Dictionaries, Economics, Insurance.
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www.businessdictionary.com

This site provides definitions for over 20,000 words and terms from the business world.

Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors June 5, 2007

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Exams, Home Repair, Insurance, Job & Career, Law, Tennessee.
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www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/contractors/

One-stop shopping for contractor licensing. Includes: laws and regulations, exam information, insurance requirements, consumer links, contractors’ forms, and much more.

InterFireOnline: Resource Center November 28, 2006

Posted by Sarah in Accidents, All, Consumer Information, Fire, Insurance, Safety.
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www.interfire.org/resourcecenter.asp

The “Resource Center is a compilation of documents, tools, abstracts and references to help you explore specific fire and fire investigation topics.” Includes sections on fire scene investigation, insurance issues, vacant buildings, trial preparation, and product recalls.

Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse November 27, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Business, Hazards, Insurance, Safety.
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www.catastrophereadinessclearinghouse.org/collection.asp

This site, created by the Middle Country Public Library (NY) and funded by the Allstate Foundation, provides numerous resources for disaster preparation.  Click on My Home for tip sheets, sample disaster plans, and home safety information.  The My Workplace section provides guidance on contigency planning, financial and insurance issues, and sample disaster plans.

Insurance Information Institute November 9, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Automobiles, Business, Consumer Information, Finance, Fire, Insurance, Law, Real Estate, Statistics.
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www.iii.org

A great clearinghouse for all sorts of insurance information, this site provides sections on each of the major types of insurance, along with news tickers, statistics, legal information and a hot topics section.

ICD-9 Coding Online October 7, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Diseases, Drugs, Health, Insurance, Taxonomy.
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www.icd9coding1.com/flashcode/home.jsp

This free ICD-9 coding site is operated and maintained by Medical Coding and Compliance Solutions, LLC.  Access is available to tabular listings, alphabetical listings, hospital procedures, drug and chemical tables and neoplasm tables.

Health Savings Accounts October 3, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Finance, Government Publications, Health, Insurance, Taxes.
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www.treasury.gov/offices/public-affairs/hsa/

From the US Dept. of the Treasury, an index of consumer publications on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).  Includes a FAQ, Fact Sheet, Forms and other resources.

Analyze Now September 9, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Insurance, Investing.
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www.analyzenow.com

This site indexes free and inexpensive resources for retirement planning.  It was created by Henry Hebeler, an author and former executive at Boeing.

Health Insurance Data July 25, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Insurance, Statistics.
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www.census.gov/hhes/www/hlthins.html

This Census web page links to several reports on health insurance in the United States for varying years.  Includes tables that cover age, gender, race and location differences.  Many reports require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

State Health Facts July 25, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Insurance, Law, Statistics.
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www.statehealthfacts.kff.org

This site provides statistics and demographics on health, insurance coverage and legislation.  Compare all 50 states or get an individual state profile.  Provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation.

A.M. Best Insurance July 24, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Directories, Insurance.
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www.ambest.com

This website can be a useful supplement / index to the print version.  Use the search box on the right hand side of the screen to locate basic contact information and parent companies.

Veterans Benefits Administration July 24, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Finance, Insurance, United States.
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www.vba.va.gov

Information on benefits available to veterans and their survivors, including education, medical, housing and burial benefits.

TennCare July 24, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Consumer Information, Health, Insurance, Tennessee.
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www.state.tn.us/tenncare

TennCare’s home page offers information on health care providers and pharmacies, as well as eligibility requirements and procedures for reporting fraud and abuse.

National Standards for the Privacy of Health Information July 22, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Insurance.
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www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa

Information about the health information privacy regulations of HIPAA – including how to file a complaint.  Some reports require Adobe Acrobat Reader.

HIPAA Online July 22, 2006

Posted by Sarah in All, Health, Insurance.
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http://cms.hhs.gov/hipaa/online/

“HIPAA Online”  will help answer questions about Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.  Includes information for employers, employees and individuals.