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   2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans. 		  
   
   Beware of Health Care Scams Related to Insurance Reform (Separate Website)
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.
By: Texas Department of Insurance 		  
   
   Designation of Guardian in Advance of Need
Competent surviving parents of minor or disabled children may designate a guardian in the event of the parent's death or disability. A competent adult may designate a guardian in the event of later disability.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans 		  
   
   Directive to Physicians
A Directive to Physicians is a legal form that communicates your wishes about life sustaining medical treatment at some time in the future.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans 		  
   
   Elder Abuse
There are special laws about elder abuse.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans 		  
   
   Food Stamp Facts This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Social Security Administration
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   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 the New Health Care Law Benefits You This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
"Congress enacted a new health care law which brings a number of benefits to all Americans, including people over 50. Some of these changes you will see this year. Others phase in over the next several years."
By: AARP 		  
   
   How to Select a Lawyer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: The State Bar of Texas 		  
   
   Improve Your Credit Score with these Simple Secrets (Separate Website)

By: AARP 		  
   
   Information and Services for Caregivers (Separate Website)

By: Department of Aging and Disability Services 		  
   
   Limited Scope Representation This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney.
By: Legal Hotlines for Texans 		  
   
   Living Trust Scams and the Senior Consumer This link opens a PDF file in a new window. If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim when purchasing a living trust.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Private Fee-for-Service Plans (Separate Website)
Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plans are a different Medicare+Choice (M+C) options available in Texas. Private insurance companies under contract with Medicare offer this plan.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
    Read this in: Spanish / Español 		  
   
   Property Transfer after Your Death
What happens to your property after you die?
By: Legal Hotline for Texans 		  
   
   Shopping for Long-Term Care Insurance (Separate Website)
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.
By: Texas Department of Insurance 		  
   
   The Cost of Long-Term Care (Separate Website)
Long-term care can be expensive. The cost depends on the amount and type of care you need and where you receive it. Most long-term care costs are paid by Medicaid, a federal-state assistance program for people who qualify. People with low incomes may already qualify for Medicaid, and those with moderate incomes may be able to "spend down" their assets to qualify. 		  
   
   The Truth About Living Trusts (Separate Website)
Just like a will, a revocable living trust is a written document that lets you direct how your property will pass after your death. Unlike a will, it also directs how you want your property managed during any disability.
By: AARP 		  
   
   Tips When Shopping for Insurance (Separate Website)
Insurance is a product you purchase to protect yourself from financial disasters, and your needs for protection can change over time. It´s important to understand the insurance policies you have and decide if those coverages are still right for you. If you´re considering buying insurance, here are some shopping tips to remember.
By: Texas Department of Insurance 		  
   
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