Health Care

Self Help Legal Information

• Guide to Health Insurance for Senior Citizens

  Alabama's "Shopper's Guide" for Health Insurance for Senior Citizens covers Medicare Supplement Insurance and Long Term Care Insurance Information Content Detail

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  Alabama Department of Insurance

• Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards

  Can I get a Medicare-approved drug discount card? How much can a drug discount card save me? Can I get a drug discount card for free? This document has answers to these and many more questions about the new drug discount cards. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• Retiree Health Insurance Benefits

  If you are a retiree, and are under age 65, and your retiree health insurance benefits are being discontinued, this information is for you. (Note that this is a Microsoft Word document - You must have Microsoft Word on your computer to open this document.) Content Detail

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  Health Assistance Partnership

• Advance Health Care Planning

  What are advance directives? Why should I have an advance directive? What if I don't have one? When should I prepare one? What if I change my mind? This brochure answers these and many more questions. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Alabama State Bar

• Caregiver Guide

  This guide covers planning ahead for general issues, financial and legal, housing, physical condition and more. Content Detail

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  Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

• Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

  Children of Aging Parents(CAPS) provides resources and information for caregivers who are seeking assistance while caring for an aging parent. This site includes links to determine if medicare will help pay for healthcare in the home as well as a caregiver guide to assist with numerous issues caregivers may face. Content Detail

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  Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)

• Eldercare Locator

  Seniors across Alabama can easily find valuable resources in your area through the eldercare locator. This link can direct you to your local Area Agency on Aging as well as other helpful resources. There are also special notes to give you more information on your specific help area. Please click on the link to get started. Content Detail

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  Administration on Aging (AOA)

• Planning Ahead for Future Health Needs

  Booklet in includes information on Advance Directives for Health Care, Health Care Proxy and Organ and Tissue Donation. Also includes the form and instructions for Advance Directive for Health Care and a form for Do Not Attempt Resuscitation Order. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Alabama State Bar

• Senior Citizens' Resources

  This site covers • Consumer Protection for Seniors • Education, Jobs and Volunteerism for Seniors • End-of-Life Issues • Federal and State Agencies for Seniors • Grandparents Raising Grandchildren • Health for Seniors • Housing for Seniors • Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors • Money and Taxes for Seniors and • Retirement and more. Content Detail

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  USA.gov

• Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will and Health Care Proxy)

  This form may be used in the State of Alabama to make your wishes known about what medical treatment or other care you would or would not want if you become too sick to speak for yourself. You are not required to have an advance directive. If you do have an advance directive, be sure that your doctor, family, and friends know you have one and know where it is located. (You must have a PDF reader on your computer to open this document. To get Adobe’s PDF Reader, click on the Get Adobe Reader icon to download.) Content Detail

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  Alabama State Bar

• Don't Miss Out!!! Take Advantage of All the Benefits Available to You

  Should you be getting child support? Do you qualify for food stamps? Can your children get free or low-cost health insurance? Can you get a lower telephone bill? Do you need help filing your income taxes? Read this for information about 10 often-overlooked benefits available to many low-income people. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama

• Save Those Papers!

  In order to protect your rights, you may need to use papers others have given you. This fact sheet tells you what papers you should save. Read More

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  Legal Services Alabama