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	Access to Custom Power Wheelchairs by Medicaid-Eligible Nursing Facility Residents In May 2008, the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) issued new regulations authorizing Medicaid coverage of custom power wheelchairs for eligible nursing facility residents. The following is a brief description of this benefit and the process that must be followed to obtain Medicaid coverage of this durable medical equipment. By: Southern Disability Law Center


	Alternatives to Nursing Home Medicaid If you are not eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid, you may still be able to get care.


	Elder Abuse There are special laws about elder abuse. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Finding a Nursing Home (Separate Website) Search for a nursing home accepting Medicare and or Medicaid, by State, County, City, Zip Code or Name. By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services


	HICAP: Health Information Counseling and Advocacy Program (Separate Website) 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. By: Texas Department of Insurance


	How to File a Nursing Home Complaint If you or someone you know has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, you must file a complaint. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Legal Guide for Cancer Patients (Separate Website) This Guide was written to help cancer patients and their families understand the laws that affect their daily lives and to help familiarize them with the legal issues that may surface during a battle with cancer. By: Texas Young Lawyers Association


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Guide (Separate Website) Long-term care refers to the type of personal care services you need if you become unable to care for yourself because of a loss of functional capacity or cognitive impairment. Long-term care is different from traditional medical care that attempts to permanently cure or control illnesses. Long-term care helps seniors, people with disabilities, and people with injuries or illnesses perform normal daily activities, but it may not improve or correct their medical problems. Care may be provided at home or in a hospice, adult day care center, nursing home, or assisted living facility. By: Texas Department of Insurance


	Nursing Home Medicaid Nursing Home Medicaid is a federal program that helps pay for nursing home care for people who qualify. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Safe Return Program (Separate Website) The Alzheimer's Association Safe Return Program assists in the safe and timely return of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias who wander and become lost. By: Alzheimer's Association


	Selecting a Nursing Home (Separate Website) The majority of nursing homes are staffed by caring individuals who provide excellent service to the residents. By knowing what to look for, families can make sure that their loved ones are placed in the best nursing home possible. By: Texas Attorney General


	Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens (Separate Website) Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information. By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services


	Your Texas Benefits (Separate Website) This website offers you easy and secure online access to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits including Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Children's Health Insurance, and nursing home care and other services for people who are elderly or have disabilities. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


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