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   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  
  
   
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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 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.
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.
  
   
   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  
  
   
   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  

    Other Formats:   Separate Website
  
   
   Medicaid Waiver Programs

By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services  

    Other Formats:   Separate Website
  
   
   Medicaid: Nursing Home Eligibility

By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services  

    Other Formats:   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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