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items are free to young adults, high school or older, with disabilities and their families.

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Special Health Needs

The Health Information Center provides a central source for families of children and young adults with disabilities to obtain support, advocacy, and information about the health care system and other services that are mandated by law.

Emergency Medical Record
Small card with plastic case to be filled out with personal and medical information to aid in an emergency situation. Free for Minnesota parents of children with a disabilities, one per child. 2010.
$1.50 | HIAC-h21

Brochures

PACER's Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC)
Provides information about services offered through the health information center and how the center can help you.
FREE | HIAC-h19

The Medical Home Principle - brochure
Provides information working with health care professionals to create a family-centered, coordinated care approach for children and young adults with special health care needs or disabilities.
FREE | HIAC-h20

Books

Possibilities: A Financial Resource for Parents of Children with Disabilities
A booklet first published in 2004 by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and PACER, has been revamped and expanded in an online format. This guide offers tips and information on organizing financial records, managing money, dealing with debt, preparing income taxes, saving for college, preparing youth for adult employment, and more. Each section includes links to additional resources. 2011
FREE | Online Only  | WEB-1

Handouts Free to Download | $1.50 per request | 10+ copies, $.50 each

Access Your Child's Health Records	HIAC-h6
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts	PHP-c219
Affordable Care Act / MNsure	HIAC-h27
Choosing a Financial Vehicle for Your Child With Special Health Care Needs	HIAC-h40
Comparing ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Trusts, and Supplemental Needs Trusts	HIAC-h41
Consumer Support Grant (CSG) compared to Community Directed Consumer Supports (CDCS)	HIAC-h33
Coverage for Dependents	HIAC-h7
Health Care Transition Tips for the Pediatric Provider	HIAC-h44
Health Insurance Appeals for Fully Insured Plans	HIAC-h2
How to Advocate for Your Child With Special Health Care Needs	HIAC-h28
How to Advocate for Your Child With Special Health Care Needs (Hmong)	HIAC-h28h
How to Advocate for Your Child With Special Health Care Needs (Spanish)	HIAC-h28s
How will my child's health care needs be met in school?	HIAC-h42
Inquiring Parents Want to Know: Part 1, How to obtain healthcare supports and services including TEFRA, Medical Assistance, and waivers	HIAC-h36a
Inquiring Parents Want to Know: Part 2 - Healthcare services: Personal Care Assistants (PCAs)	HIAC-h36b
Inquiring Parents Want to Know: Part 3 - Planning for the financial future of your child with special healthcare needs: Trusts and ABLE accounts	HIAC-h36c
Is Your Health Plan Self-Insured?	HIAC-h3
Keeping and Organizing Medical Records	HIAC-h17
Medical Documentation for County Services and Social Security: Partnering with your doctor for pertinent documentation	HIAC-h35
Medical Transition for Your Child With Special Health Care Needs	HIAC-h43
Minnesota Home Care Bill of Rights	HIAC-h4
Minnesota Patients' Bill of Rights	HIAC-h5
New CFSS program to replace PCA and CSG	HIAC-h45
Parents and Residents Together Program (PART): Information for Parents	HIAC-h29
Parents and Residents Together Program (PART): Information for Resident Physicians	HIAC-h30
Personal Care Assistants: Getting the Help You Need	HIAC-h37
Prescription Assistance	HIAC-h22
Prescription Drug Coverage	HIAC-h13
Private Insurance	HIAC-h23
Release of Your Child's Health Records	HIAC-h8
School Health Records - Privacy and Access	HIAC-h18
Special Needs Trust	HIAC-h39
Steps to Getting Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS)	HIAC-h32
Steps to Getting Consumer Support Grants (CSG)	HIAC-h34
Strategies for Appealing Health Plan Decisions	HIAC-h1
Supplemental Needs Trust	HIAC-h38
The Medical Home Principle	HIAC-h24
Third Party Billing (Hmong)	HIAC-h16h
Third Party Billing: Billing for health services included in your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)	HIAC-h16
Tips for parents completing a PCA evaluation through MN Choices Assessment	PHP-a66
Tips for parents completing a PCA evaluation through MN Choices Assessment (Hmong)	PHP-a66h
Tips for parents completing a PCA evaluation through MN Choices Assessment (Somali)	PHP-a66so
Tips for parents completing a PCA evaluation through MN Choices Assessment (Spanish)	PHP-a66s
Tips for Working with Doctors	HIAC-h26
Tips for Working with Your Child’s School when Chronic Conditions Cause Absences	HIAC-h25
Tips for Working with Your Child’s School when Chronic Conditions Cause Absences (Hmong)	HIAC-h25h
Understanding Your Health Insurance Certificate of Coverage	HIAC-h9
Waivers Made Simple	HIAC-h31
Waivers Made Simple (Hmong)	HIAC-h31h