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Altenatives to Nursing Home Medicaid If you are not eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid, you may still be able to get care.
Beware of Health Care Scams Related to Insurance Reform
(Separate Website)
The Texas Department of Insurance has received information that scam artists may be attempting to defraud consumers about recently enacted federal health insurance reforms. These reports from Texas and across the nation indicate that fake agents and sales representatives are going door-to-door claiming to be with the federal government and peddling phony health insurance policies. Elderly consumers are prime targets for these scams.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Covering the Cost of Medicare
(Separate Website)
Helpful information to help you pay your out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare
(Separate Website)
By: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
HICAP: Health Information Counseling and Advocacy Program
(Separate Website)
Information about the HICAP Program and how to reach a benefits counselor for assistance with issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance (Medicare supplement and long-term care), guardianship, social service programs, and insurance fraud against seniors.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Medicare Basics Overview
(Separate Website)
What is Medicare? Who is eligible? Enrolling in Medicare.
By: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Savings Programs are Medicaid programs that help with medical expenses.
Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide
(Separate Website)
Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Prescription Drug Coverage
(Separate Website)
Medicaid drug coverage for low income Texans having problems with Medicare
Instructions for pharmacies relating to Medicaid billing for dual eligibles
CMS announces Medicare Rx prescription drug plans
By: Texas Medicare Rx
Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens
(Separate Website)
Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information.
By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
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