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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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Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. Content Detail
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- Internal Revenue Service
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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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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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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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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
