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Guardianship
Alternatives to Guardianship In guardianship, the court transfers some or all of the health care and business decision making authority of an incompetent or mentally disabled person to the guardian.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
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
Guardian or Conservatorship
(Separate Website)
If a person becomes unable to manage their personal or business affairs due to illness or accident, and has not implemented a less restrictive measure, a court may have to appoint a guardian or conservator
By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
Guardianship Program
(Separate Website)
Guardianship is a legal process used to provide protection for adults who are incapacitated, as defined by the Texas Probate Code.
By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
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
Local Guardianship and Money Management Programs in Texas
(Separate Website)
A Consumer Guide to Better Health Care
(Separate Website)
Your 2005 Road Map to Understanding the Health Care System in Texas. Information for Medicaid, STAR (Medicaid Managed Care), and CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program).
By: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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Altenatives to Nursing Home Medicaid If you are not eligible for Nursing Home Medicaid, you may still be able to get care.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike
(Separate Website)
The state?s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
HHSC office locator
(Separate Website)
Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Information for Families on Applying for Health Insurance
(Separate Website)
All Texas families with uninsured children are eligible for assistance in getting health insurance through TexCare Partnership. The program your children qualify for will be based on your family?s size and your ability to pay.
By: TexCare Partnership
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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
Medicaid Explained
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Medical Transportation Program
(Separate Website)
Provides transportation to eligible Medicaid recipients for covered health care services when no other transportation is available.
By: Texas Department of Transportation
Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Savings Programs are Medicaid programs that help with medical expenses.
By: Legal Hotline for Texans
Medicare, Medicaid, and SSI: A General Guide
(Separate Website)
Provides an overview of these federal benefit programs.
By: Texas Young Lawyers Association
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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
Prescription Drug Coverage
(Separate Website)
Medicaid drug coverage for low income Texans having problems with Medicare
Instructions for pharmacies relating to Medicaid billing for dual eligibles
CMS announces Medicare Rx prescription drug plans
By: Texas Medicare Rx
Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & espaņol).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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