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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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Designation of Guardian in Advance of Need word
Competent surviving parents of minor or disabled children may designate a guardian in the event of the parent's death or disability. A competent adult may designate a guardian in the event of later disability. Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
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Directive to Physicians word
A Directive to Physicians is a legal form that communicates your wishes about life sustaining medical treatment at some time in the future. Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
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Elder Abuse word
There are special laws about elder abuse. Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
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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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Information and Services for Caregivers
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- Department of Aging and Disability Services
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Living Trust Scams and the Senior Consumer
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim when purchasing a living trust. Content Detail
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
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- Spanish / Español
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Private Fee-for-Service Plans
Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans are a different Medicare+Choice (M+C) options available in Texas. Private insurance companies under contract with Medicare offer this plan. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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- Spanish / Español
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Property Transfer after Your Death word
What happens to your property after you die? Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
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Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance
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. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Insurance
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The Cost of Long-Term Care
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. Content Detail
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The Truth About Living Trusts
Just like a will, a revocable living trust is a written document that lets you direct how your property will pass after your death. Unlike a will, it also directs how you want your property managed during any disability. Content Detail
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- AARP
