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Medicare

	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


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Medicare Basics Overview (Separate Website) What is Medicare? Who is eligible? Enrolling in Medicare. By: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)


	Medicare Part D By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide (Separate Website) Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs. By: Texas Young Lawyers Association


	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


	Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance (Separate Website) If you have shopped for long-term care insurance for yourself or for someone else, you´ve probably encountered complicated options, unfamiliar terms, and difficult calculations. Since long-term care insurance isn´t standardized in Texas, every policy is different. In general, there are some questions you should ask about each policy you´re considering. By: Texas Department of Insurance


	The Cost of Long-Term Care (Separate Website) Long-term care can be expensive. The cost depends on the amount and type of care you need and where you receive it. Most long-term care costs are paid by Medicaid, a federal-state assistance program for people who qualify. People with low incomes may already qualify for Medicaid, and those with moderate incomes may be able to "spend down" their assets to qualify.


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Nursing Homes

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


	Access to Custom Power Wheelchairs by Medicaid-Eligible Nursing Facility Residents In May 2008, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued new regulations authorizing Medicaid coverage of custom power wheelchairs for eligible nursing facility residents. The following is a brief description of this benefit and the process that must be followed to obtain Medicaid coverage of this durable medical equipment. By: Southern Disability Law Center


	Alternatives to Nursing Home Medicaid If you are not eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid, you may still be able to get care.


	Elder Abuse There are special laws about elder abuse. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Finding a Nursing Home (Separate Website) Search for a nursing home accepting Medicare and or Medicaid, by State, County, City, Zip Code or Name. By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services


	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


	How to File a Nursing Home Complaint If you or someone you know has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, you must file a complaint. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


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


	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


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


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