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   2010 Medicare/Medicaid Manual (Separate Website)
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.
  
   
   Are You Being Harassed By Your Creditor?
Your rights under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
 
  
   
   Automobile Advertising (Separate Website)
This site establishes standards of practices setting forth certain basic principles in advertising the sale and lease of new and used motor vehicles. Discover what is or is not permissible in advertisements.
  
   
   Consumer Protection (Separate Website)
This site provides a useful handbook of services and resources for consumers.
  
   
   Cramming (Separate Website)
Unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges placed on your telephone bill - "cramming".
  
   
   Credit Card Center (Separate Website)
This site provides a FAQ on dealing with financial institutions and information on filing a complaint with the FDIC.
By: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  
   
   How To Appeal From Justice Court in Civil Cases

By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
 
  
   
   How To Claim Your Exemptions and Keep Your Essential Property This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.

By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
 
  
   
   Payday Loans = Costly Cash (Separate Website)
This site discusses payday loans and alternatives.
By: Federal Trade Commission
  
   
   Tax Scams to Avoid (Separate Website)
Helpful guide for consumers to avoid falling victim to tax scams.
By: Internal Revenue Service
  
   
   Unwanted Telephone Marketing Calls (Separate Website)
The FCC has rules to aid consumers who wish to limit uninvited calls.
  
   
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