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Access to Custom Power Wheelchairs by Medicaid-Eligible Nursing Facility Residents PDF
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. Content Detail
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- Southern Disability Law Center
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Alternatives to Nursing Home Medicaid word
If you are not eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid, you may still be able to get care. Content Detail
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Beware of Health Care Scams Related to Insurance Reform
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. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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Help for Caregivers from TDoA and the Area Agencies on Aging
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- Texas Department on Aging
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Medicare Redesigns Claims and Benefits Statement Empowers Seniors with Clear Information on Health Care Services Used
The Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Marilyn Tavenner, announced the redesign of the statement that informs Medicare beneficiaries about their claims for Medicare services and benefits. The redesigned statement, known as the Medicare Summary Notice (MSN), will be available online and, starting in 2013, mailed out quarterly to beneficiaries. Content Detail
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- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Covering the Cost of Medicare
Helpful information to help you pay your out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare
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- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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HICAP: Health Information Counseling and Advocacy Program
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. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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How the New Health Care Law Benefits You
A guide to how the new healthcare law can benefit Texans. Content Detail
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- AARP
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Services Available Through Area Agencies on Aging
The Texas Department on Aging (TDoA) has many ways of helping older adults, their families, and caregivers. With a single toll-free phone call (1-800- 252-9240) you can connect with the nearest of our 28 affiliated Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) statewide. Knowledgeable AAA employees will then help you obtain the assistance you need from our Aging Network or from other public and private organizations. Content Detail
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- Texas Department on Aging
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Medicare Basics Overview
What is Medicare? Who is eligible? Enrolling in Medicare. Content Detail
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- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide
Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs. Content Detail
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
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Prescription Drug Coverage
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 Content Detail
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- Texas Medicare Rx
