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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
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
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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)
Insurance: Complaint Form for Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Health Insurance
By: Texas Department of State Health Services
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Insurance: Complaint Form for Physician or Provider
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of State Health Services
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Job Loss-Information Workers Need to Know to Protect their Health Coverage
(Separate Website)
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Legal Guide for Cancer Patients
(Separate Website)
This Guide was written to help cancer patients and their families understand the laws that affect their daily lives and to help familiarize them with the legal issues that may surface during a battle with cancer.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Life Changes Require Health Choices
(Separate Website)
What changes do you need to make to your health benefit plan if you get married or have a child? How would your health care benefits or your children's benefits change if your spouse dies, or you get separated or divorced?
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Guide
(Separate Website)
Long-term care refers to the type of personal care services you need if you become unable to care for yourself because of a loss of functional capacity or cognitive impairment.
Long-term care is different from traditional medical care that attempts to permanently cure or control illnesses. Long-term care helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people with injuries or illnesses perform normal daily activities, but it may not improve or correct their medical problems. Care may be provided at home or in a hospice, adult day care center, nursing home, or assisted living facility.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
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