Medicaid
Legal Resources
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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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CHIP: Children's Medicaid
eZ-Application is a quick and easy way for you to get health insurance for any child in your family who doesn't have health insurance. Content Detail
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- TexCare Partnership
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- Spanish / Español
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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 for Families on Applying for Health Insurance
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. Content Detail
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- TexCare Partnership
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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Medical Transportation Program
Provides transportation to eligible Medicaid recipients for covered health care services when no other transportation is available. Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
- Read this in:
- Spanish / Español
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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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Nursing Home Medicaid word
Nursing Home Medicaid is a federal program that helps pay for nursing home care for people who qualify. Content Detail
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- Legal Hotline for Texans
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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
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Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. PDF
Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). Content Detail
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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- Spanish / Español
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Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens
Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
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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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Texas Medicaid Managed Care
Answers to frequently asked questions about the Texas Medicaid managed care program (STAR). Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Texas Medicaid Program Contact Information
Important phone numbers for the Texas Medicaid program. Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
