Medicare Hospice Benefits
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Hospice is a special way of caring for people who have a terminal illness. This booklet explains (1) the hospice program and who is eligible, (2) your Medicare hospice benefits, (3) how to find a hospice program, and (4) where you can get more help. The document is in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Seniors and People with Disabilities: You Can Get Help with Your Medicare Costs
This brochure tells you about special Medicaid programs that can pay some of your Medicare expenses.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Trusts and End of Life Planning
End of Life Planning: DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER
There are often many questions about who has the authority to approve orders not to resuscitate a person or to approve a ?No Code.? The law in Georgia is very specific and there are circumstances when regardless of a person?s wishes, that order cannot be carried out in the person?s current location.
By: Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services
The Facts About Financial Powers of Attorney
Learn what you need to know about advance directives.
By: Atlanta Legal Aid Society
You Can Keep Your Own Home and Still Get Medicaid!
That's right! You do not have to give away your home in order to be eligible for Medicaid. In fact, giving your home away could cause you to be disqualified from receiving Medicaid. Although you may keep your home for as long as you or your spouse are alive, the state may put a lien on your home so it can recover its costs from your estate unless certain exemptions apply.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Korean / 한국어
Medical Debt and Seniors: How Consumer Law Can Help
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Americans are living longer, in part due to dramatic advances in medical care. One of the costs of longer life expectancies is that someone has to pay for this medical care. While access to quality medical care is essential for seniors and should be a universal right, it can leave them saddled with unmanageable medical debt. Consumer law remedies are critical in helping seniors avoid financial ruin due to overwhelming medical bills.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Hospital Stays
Choosing a Hospital
Choosing a Hospital - A Guide for People with Medicare
(Separate Website)
At some time in the future, you or a loved one may need to get hospital care. Research shows that some hospitals take better care of patients than others. For instance, hospitals do better when they do the same procedure often. This booklet can help you choose a hospital that will give you good quality care. The document is in PDF format.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Spanish / Espaņol
Choosing a Hospital: Tips for Making the Best Decision
(Separate Website)
Do you know what hospital your doctor would send you to if you became ill, or if you needed surgery? Do you know which of the hospitals in your area have the best reputations, and for what kinds of care? Does your doctor have privileges at the hospital covered under your plan? The choice of hospital can make a big difference in the outcome of a surgery or illness. Unfortunately, many people don't realize this, and they miss out getting the best possible health care. Here's what you need to know.
By: National Health Law Program (HealthCareCoach.com)
Paying for Hospital Stays
Hospital Bills May Be Covered by the Indigent Care Trust Fund
This brochure explains what the Indigent Care Trust Fund (ICTF) is. It tells what hospitals that have the ITCF must do and cannot do. The brochure also tells you how you can apply for the ICTF and which hospitals in each county have the ICTF program.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
Help With Hospital Bills
Many Georgia hospitals participate in the State?s Indigent Health Care Trust Fund. In return for money they receive, the hospitals have to give free care to many patients. They must also help patients in other ways.
By: Georgia Legal Services Program
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Spanish / Espaņol
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