| Housing - Residential Facilities and Voting Rights |
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| Although the right to vote is fundamental in the United States, state law governs the manner in which this right is exercised. Although almost one-half of the states have passed laws addressing the voting rights of those living in residential facilities, these laws differ significantly. More... |
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| Consumer Fraud - Warning Signs |
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| Elderly Americans, who were raised in a more trusting, personal era, can be particularly vulnerable to some types of consumer fraud, especially if they live alone and are accessible to telemarketers because they are home often. At least three types of consumer fraud may be directed at the elderly population: that which is conducted in person, that which is conducted by telephone, and that which is conducted by mail. This article is designed to help separate legitimate opportunities offered through these avenues from those that may be fraudulent by educating consumers about the potential warning signs of fraud. More... |
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| Third-Party Obligations and Liabilities for Medicaid Payments |
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| States must take all reasonable measures to determine any liable third-party, and many have established administrative personnel or units to assure that all of the resident's private medical resources have been accessed and exhausted before a Medicaid claim is paid. More... |
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| Cost Sharing |
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| Several financial assistance programs exist to help certain individuals obtain Medicare and Medicaid coverage: the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program; the Specified Low Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) program; and the Qualifying Individuals (QI) programs. These programs are available to qualifying individuals who do not meet the income requirements for Medicaid.
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| Department of Defense Health Care Benefits |
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| The United States Department of Defense (DOD) provides health care coverage to its members through its own facilities, military facilities, and private health care providers, although the cost of the care may vary depending upon the recipient and the location of the services provided. More... |
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