Legal information available to the general public on a wide variety of issues.
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A Spouse in a Nursing Home
Brochure with information regarding Florida Medicaid eligibility for spouses in nursing homes. Provides figures and information about asset restrictions.
By: Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Applying for disability benefits for adults
(Separate Website)
These fact sheets tell you what you should know before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits and what you need for your disability interview.
By: Social Security Administration
Benefits for Seniors
(Separate Website)
BenefitsCheckUp is another tool that will tell you if you can get federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also describes the programs and tells you where to apply.
By: National Council on the Aging
Can I get government health benefits?
(Separate Website)
This is a free, confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive.
By: U.S. Government Agencies
Can I get government social security benefits?
(Separate Website)
This Web site will tell you if you can get benefits from Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Choosing and using a health plan
(Separate Website)
This Web site has information on choosing a health plan, comparing health plans, and how to use a health plan.
By: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Community clinics and health centers
(Separate Website)
This Web site lists county health departments and facilities.
By: Actor's Fund
Compare Medicare health plans
(Separate Website)
This tool will give you with a list of health plans near you who take Medicare. There are also descriptions of the benefits you get and other information to help you choose the plan that is best for you.
By: Medicare
Compare Medicare health plans
(Separate Website)
This tool will give you with a list of health plans near you who take Medicare. There are also descriptions of the benefits you get and other information to help you choose the plan that is best for you.
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Consumer surveys
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet help you find consumer surveys of
health plans. It also gives you pointers on how to look at these surveys, get the information you need, and avoid getting misled by surveys.
By: National Health Law Program
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