Nursing Homes - Comparisons
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Detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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"Charity Care" - Financial Assistance for Hospital Bills
Charity Care is financial assistance for medical services. If you cannot afford to pay your hospital bill, you may be eligible to have part or all of the bill forgiven as Charity Care.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Spousal Impoverishment Law
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If your spouse needs care in a facility, this law allows your spouse to be eligible for Medicaid benefits and lets you protect some of your income and resources.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
If You Are A Single Person And Need Long-Term Care
Some Basic Information On Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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If You Are Married And You Or Your Spouse Needs Long-Term Care
Some basic information on Medicaid.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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If You Need Medicaid Help With Long-Term Care Costs
Some Basic Information About Income Cap Trusts.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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Keeping Utilities Going in Households with Persons Needing Ongoing Medical Care
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Does someone in your household require ongoing medical care? Are you worried your electric, natural gas or telephone service might be disconnected? If you are, you should know that Oregon's regulated utilities offer a program to allow special payment arrangements to avoid having your telephone, electric and gas service from being shut off if you fall behind on paying your bills. If you have questions about this program, call the Oregon Public Utility Commission, Consumer Section at 1-800-522-2404.
Nursing Home Overview
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Information on Medicaid and Medicare certified nursing homes, including information on payment, patient rights, and a nursing home checklist.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Oregon Long-Term Care Ombudsman
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The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates and resolves complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing facilities, adult foster care homes, residential care facilities, or assisted living facilities.
By: State of Oregon
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The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
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The Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) is a resource directory for Oregon families, caregivers and consumers seeking information about long-term supports and services.
By: State of Oregon Department of Human Services
Elder Law in Oregon Booklet Topics include: Financial Assistance; Medical Benefits; Managing Financial Choices; Managing Health Care Choices; Long-Term Care; Property Ownership and Rental; Protection of Legal Rights; Visitation and Custody Rights for Grandparents; Elder Abuse, Sexual Assault, and Domestic
Violence; Age Discrimination and Disability
Discrimination; and Consumer Protection Laws. Printed by the Oregon State Unit on Aging.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Free Tax Preparation
Resources for free tax preparation help.
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Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
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When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
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How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Property Tax Deferrals
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Information about postponing the payment of property taxes for disabled and senior citizens. Includes links to changes made in 2011 to the tax deferral program.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Reverse Mortgages
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Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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CSU - Client Services Unit
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The Client Services Unit (CSU) of DHS provides information, referral and assistance resolving problems regarding medical coverage, the Oregon Health Plan, and billing problems. The toll-free number is 1-800-273-0557.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
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Family Law In Oregon 2010 A booklet that provides information about Oregon family law issues. Topics include: Marriage and Divorce, Paternity, Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, The Child Welfare Program of the Department of Human Services, Adoption, Protection from Abuse, and Guardianships.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Free Tax Preparation
Resources for free tax preparation help.
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Governor's Advocacy Office (Ombudsman)
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The Governor's Advocacy Office at the Department of Human Services is part of the Department's Director's Office and serves as the Ombudsman for the Department's programs and services. The Children's Ombudsman is also located in this office.
By: State of Oregon Department of Human Services
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