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Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination Information
Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
(Separate Website)
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of age against employees or job applicants over the age of 40 years.
By: Legal Information Institute
Where Can I Go to Report Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
This document, prepared by the National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, explains 10 state agencies and entities that may help with nursing home abuse and neglect issues, and gives the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the directors of each such agency or entity for every state.
By: National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Advance Health Care Directives
This brochure provides general information on Advance Health Care Directives, formerly known as Living Wills. An Advance Health Care Directive is a new document that became effective on July 1, 1999. This new document replaces two documents called a Living Will and a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Powers of Attorney This brochure answers commonly asked questions about powers of attorneys.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Resolving Nursing Home Problems
(Separate Website)
Information on nursing home oversight and how to report institutional abuse in a nursing home. Also contains links to further information.
By: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
What is Elder Abuse?
(Separate Website)
General information on the major types of elder abuse and common risk factors for abuse. Please keep in mind that this is general information only. Currently, elder abuse is defined by state laws, and state definitions vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another in terms of what constitutes the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of the elderly.
By: National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
Estate Planning Information
(Separate Website)
Link to Nolo Press general information on estate planning. This information is not specific to Hawai`i law.
By: Nolo Press
Estate Planning: An Overview
(Separate Website)
General information on estate planning.
By: Legal Information Institute
Medicaid, Medicare, & General Medical Insurance Information
Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Medical Assistance Options Medicaid is a needs-based program, administered by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Med-QUEST Division (MQD), that provides health insurance to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled. Medicaid covers a wide range of services including: medical and behavioral health for adults and children, emergency dental for adults, full dental for children, and prescription drugs. Medicaid coverage is fee-for-service, which means you can go to any doctor who accepts Medicaid.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medicare Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Medicare basics, making Medicare choices, selecting Medicare supplemental insurance, your Medicare rights, etc.
By: American Association of Retired Persons
Medicare QMB Facts WHAT ARE QUALIFIED MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES (QMBs)? A federal law created a new group of people who may qualify for Medicaid coverage to pay some of their Medicare expenses. People who
qualify under this group are called QMBs. This
program may be useful to you if your resources
are too high for you to qualify for Medicaid, but
your income is very low.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
QUEST, QUEST-NET, and QUEST-Spenddown - Health Insurance Coverage The QUEST program provides medical, dental and behavioral health services through managed care to qualified Hawaii residents. Many TANF/TAONF recipients, General Assistance (GA) recipients, pregnant women and children receive QUEST. Seniors (age 65 or older) and people who are blind or permanently disabled according to the Department of Human Services (DHS) or the Social Security Administration (SSA) are eligible for Medicaid instead.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Children's Health Insurance Information
(Separate Website)
Information on Med-QUEST programs (QUEST, Medicaid Fee-for-Service, and QUEST-Net) and HMSA Children's Plan.
By: Hawai`i Covering Kids
Divorce and Insurance Coverage: How to Retain Your Child's Health Care Coverage
(Separate Website)
Information about how to retain your child's health care coverage after a divorce. Also includes helpful articles about affordable health insurance for children.
By: HealthCareCoach.com
Benefits Check Up
(Separate Website)
Information on what benefits seniors may be eligible for. Requires filling out a form.
By: National Council on the Aging
Department of Human Services Appeal Process Use this brochure if your Department of Human Services benefits are being denied, reduced, or terminated. This includes AFDC/ TANF/ PONO, GA, AABD, Food Stamps, and Quest.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
How Transfers of Assets and Lump Sums Affect Your Eligibility for Need-Based Benefits This brochure explains how receiving monetary lump sums and transferring your assets may affect your eligibility for need-based benefits, such as welfare cash assistance, food stamps, QUEST, Medicaid, and Supplemental Security Income.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medicaid, Medicare, and Other Medical Assistance Options Use this brochure to learn what Medicaid is and how it can help you.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
Medicare Part D - General Information Medicare Part D is a prescription drug benefit added to Medicare beginning Jan. 1, 2006.
By: Legal Aid Society of Hawai`i - Honolulu
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