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	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. By: Texas Lawyers 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


	Can the Retiree Health Benefits Provided By Your Employer Be Cut? (Separate Website) By: U.S. Department of Labor


	Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Newsletter for Families (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of State Health Services


	Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (Separate Website) Texas families with uninsured children may be able to get health insurance through Children's Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Both programs offer health care benefits, including regular checkups and dental care. By: TexCare Partnership Read this in: Spanish / Español


	CHIP: Children's Medicaid (Separate Website) eZ-Application is a quick and easy way for you to get health insurance for any child in your family who doesn't have health insurance. By: TexCare Partnership Read this in: Spanish / Español


	COBRA COBRA lets you extend your health insurance temporarily.


	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


	Federal Health Care Reform Resource Page (Separate Website) President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 -- the federal health care reform bill -- into law on March 23, 2010. The purpose of the law is to provide accessible health care coverage for an estimated 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured, and it will help people who already have health insurance retain their coverage. Some of the law's provisions are effective in 2010, while others will be phased in through 2020. Lawmakers and federal and state regulators are working to adopt the laws and rules necessary to implement health care reform. Please visit this site regularly to check for updates and new information. By: Texas Department of Insurance


	Frequently Asked Questions for Reservists Being Called to Active Duty (Separate Website) I am being called to active duty and have questions about my employer provided pension and health benefits. Where can I get more information about my benefits? By: U.S. Department of Labor


	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


	HIPAA HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, is a federal law that protects you and your family. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	How the New Health Care Law Benefits You (Separate Website) "Congress enacted a new health care law which brings a number of benefits to all Americans, including people over 50. Some of these changes you will see this year. Others phase in over the next several years." By: AARP


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Information for Families on Applying for Health Insurance (Separate Website) All Texas families with uninsured children are eligible for assistance in getting health insurance through either CHIP or Children's Medicaid programs. The program your children qualify for will be based on your family's size and your ability to pay. By: TexCare Partnership Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance Complaint Information (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance


	Insurance Fraud (Separate Website) What is insurance fraud? By: Texas Department of Insurance


	Insurance: Common Terms Defined (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance: Complaint Form for Real Estate Title Insurance (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Insurance: Complaint Form for Automobile, Home, Commercial Property (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Insurance Read this in: Spanish / Español


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