CAREGIVING RESOURCES
Does
Our Insurance Cover That?...
LOCAL
OFFICES FOR THE AGING
Here is a great resource for information of all types concerning the care
of your aging loved one. Your state & local OFA can answer all of
the questions that plague you from Medicare/Medicaid issues to in-home
and adult day care services. Give them a call. They'll be glad to help!
AARP
Check out their Health Coverage
section that includes information on Medicare,
Medigap
and Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) to aid low-income care recipients. Your loved
one may be eligible! If your care recipient doesn't qualify for Medicaid,
see the Managed
Care section.
BENEFITS CHECKUP.ORG
From low-cost drug programs to paying utility bills, this free service
from the National Council on Aging lists more than 1,000 federal and state
assistance programs for older adults.
FAMILY
CAREGIVING 101.ORG
A good page of links for health insurance, prescription drugs, medical
care support and informational programs.
HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION
COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
New York State's OFA page of links dedicated to helping you and your care
recipient find the help you need now regarding Medicare,
Medigap, Managed
Care, and Long Term
Care plans, plus much much more.
MEDICAID
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical
care pay for some or all of their medical bills. A state administered
program, each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and
services. See
if you're eligible.
MEDICARE.GOV
The official U.S. Government site for Medicare information. Take a look
at their Medicare
Benefits booklet. Includes information on many topics such as Long-Term
Care and Medigap
policies. Also, check out the site for Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
MYMEDICARE.GOV
Medicare's free, secure online service for accessing your Medicare information.
As a registered user of MyMedicare.gov, you will have access to personalized
information regarding your Medicare benefits and services.
MEDICARE RIGHTS CENTER
(MRC)
Established in 1989 to provide free counseling services to people with
Medicare questions or problems, MRC conducts training programs and presentations
for many organizations. Take a look at their Q&A
page and find some answers to the questions plaguing you and your loved
one.
NEEDY MEDS.COM
Listed here are the pharmaceutical companies that offer patient assistance
programs for those unable to buy necessary medicines.
NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS
ASSOCIATION (NFCA)
An extensive and comprehensive list of links that cover a multitude of
insurance, home care and end-of-life topics.
PATIENT ADVOCATE FOUNDATION
A non-profit organization that serves as a liaison between the patient
and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job
retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through
case managers, doctors and attorneys. Take a look at their Senior
Services section.
TODAY'S
SENIORS
Get the scoop on Medicare
and keep informed with this Tips
and Nasty Surprises FAQ sheet.
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State
& Local Offices for the Aging
The best help you can find .
. .
Advanced
Directive Forms
Power
of Attorney, Living
Will, DNR
. . .
What's
the Patient's Code Status?
Guide to Advanced Directives and Code Status Designations
. . .
Hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care Links
. . .
MedLine Plus
Drug
Information, Medical
Encyclopedia . . .