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Control Over Health Care Decisions
Elder Law Resource Manual
This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi’s elderly and disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Users of this guide should always consult with a doctor, attorney or other qualified professional before relying on the information contained in this publication. The directory listings in the “Resources” section of this manual are provided for your convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services or the American Bar Association.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Elder Law Resource Manual This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will
assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi’s elderly and
disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various
national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection.
This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or
professional advice.
Insurance
Managed Care Programs
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Medicaid
Elder Law Resource Manual
This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi’s elderly and disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Users of this guide should always consult with a doctor, attorney or other qualified professional before relying on the information contained in this publication. The directory listings in the “Resources” section of this manual are provided for your convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services or the American Bar Association.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Elder Law Resource Manual This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will
assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi’s elderly and
disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various
national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection.
This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or
professional advice.
Medicaid
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Medicaid
(Separate Website)
This document from the Division of Medicaid provides useful information about the national
health care program called Medicaid.
Medicaid Estate Recovery
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Medicaid Waiver Programs
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Medicaid: Nursing Home Eligibility
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
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Separate Website
Medicare and Medicaid
(Separate Website)
Millions of Americans have their medical costs paid with the help of Medicare or Medicaid. Medicare assists persons age 65 or older or who are disabled and some spouses and former
spouses. People who meet other requirements qualify regardless of income level. Medicaid pays
for medical services for some low income persons who meet income, asset and other requirements. Learn more about these valuable services.
Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
(Separate Website)
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services provides comprehensive services to
Mississippians with disabilities. This site explains these services.
Mississippi Medicaid
(Separate Website)
This site discusses medicaid and provides an application.
What to do if You're Turned Down for Medicaid
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Medical Assistance and MS Care
Accessing Medical Records
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Qualifying for Medicare Benefits
(Separate Website)
Find information on what Medicare covers, who is eligible, and how to enroll.
By: Medicare
Mental Health
Mental Health
(Separate Website)
The Department of Mental Health provides a network of opportunities to persons who
experience problems with mental illness, alcohol and/or drug abuse/dependence, or who have
mental retardation or developmental disabilities. This site provides information for those in need of these services.
Mississippi State Hospital
(Separate Website)
Operated under the direction of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Mississippi State
Hospital is a publicly funded psychiatric treatment facility. To learn more about the hospital and
its services visit this site.
Nursing Homes
Medicare-Nursing Homes
(Separate Website)
Information Relating to Medicaid and Medicare Certified Nursing Homes
By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Other Health Issues
A Patient's Right to Information
(Separate Website)
Medical records are important documents that contain a patient's medical history of vaccinations,
illnesses, surgeries, hospital stays and other medical treatments. The information contained in
their records may assist doctors and other health care providers in treating a person's future
ailments and health conditions. This site provides useful information about your rights to medical
records.
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