www.benefits.gov

Go to this federal Web site and enter the name of your state in the search box, and you'll find links to state Medicaid and CHIP programs.

www.dol.gov/cobra

This Department of Labor site has consumer information on COBRA, including the temporary subsidy.

www.familiesusa.org/resources/resources-for-consumers

Families USA, a health-advocacy group, provides links to state programs to help the uninsured and unemployed find coverage.

www.medicare.gov

Medicare's extensive Web site includes interactive tools to help you compare and select Part D prescription-drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans in your area.

www.medicareinteractive.org

This comprehensive site, maintained by the nonprofit Medicare Rights Center, can help you understand and sort out your Medicare options.

www.naic.org

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners site has links to every state's insurance department. Click on Consumers.

www.needymeds.org

This nonprofit Web site links to drug-company Patient Assistance Programs as well as to state Medicaid and CHIP programs.