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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
Legal Hotline for Elder Rights
(Separate Website)
By: Administration on Aging
Living Trust Scams and the Senior Consumer
(Separate Website)
Learn how to avoid becoming a victim when purchasing a living trust.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Long-Term Care Insurance
(Separate Website)
Explains long-term care benefits, limitations, and eligibility requirements. Includes home health care information.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
Managed Care Choices for Medicare Beneficiaries
(Separate Website)
Learn how Medicare HMOs work and what your rights are. Discusses the pros and cons of managed care for seniors who want to cut their out-of-pocket medical expenses.
By: Texas Department of Insurance
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
Protecting Senior Texans
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Attorney General
Self-Help Guides for Elders from AARP
(Separate Website)
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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