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	2005 Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Guide (Separate Website) This publication provides information about companies that sell long-term care insurance in Texas, including the rates companies charge. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) publishes a separate booklet called Long-Term Care Insurance, which provides more specific information about long-term care insurance. By: Texas Department of Insurance


	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


	Alzheimer's Resources (Separate Website) Additional supportive service are available through a number of sources, here you can find links to help caregivers locate other agencies, organizations and non-profits that can also provide assistance. By: Alzheimer's Association


	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.


	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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