Actor's Fund Health Insurance Rescource Center (HIRC)
The HIRC connects artists, craftspeople and entertainment industry workers around the country to health insurance and affordable health care. 

Gay Men's Health Crisis- NY Health Insurance
GMHC can help you understand and apply for the different government entitlement programs. The rules and regulations for applying may seem overwhelming, but once you have a basic understanding of the programs, you can make the system work for you.

National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU)
NAHU educates the public and decision makers about the value health insurance professionals deliver in helping consumers access the health care system. Through education and association involvement, NAHU increases members' ability to better serve consumers.

US Department of the Treasury
This website is a resource for information about Health Savings Accounts (HSA), including tax savings information for contributions made to an HSA, frequently asked questions about HSAs and links to other resources to help you determine if a high-deductible health plan combined with an HSA is right for you.

HSAfinder.com
A health savings accounts resource for individuals and employers, including how to purchase an HSA.

New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurance
A publication of the New York State Insurance Department, this interactive consumer guide 1) describes health insurance products available in New York State, 2) provides information on how to choose a health plan, and 3) offers easy-to-read tables with quality and service comparisons.  Equipped with this information, consumers are better able to make informed decisions about health insurance matters.

New York State Department of Health From this website you can review the 2009 New York State Managed Care Plan Performance Report (in PDF) designed to help consumers make informed decisions about about choosing a health plan.  The report contains valuable information, such as a plan’s delivery of primary and preventive health visits, access to health care, and medical management of select chronic diseases. You can also review  eQARR 2009 an interactive report card designed to help consumers evaluate health plans operating in New York State.

Managed Care Consumer Assistance Program
The MCCAP is a resource 1) general information about managed care, 2) specific information to help you understand your managed care or health plan, and 3) counseling and advice when you need help getting specific services.