| Consumer Fraud - Warning Signs |
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| Elderly Americans, who were raised in a more trusting, personal era, can be particularly vulnerable to some types of consumer fraud, especially if they live alone and are accessible to telemarketers because they are home often. At least three types of consumer fraud may be directed at the elderly population: that which is conducted in person, that which is conducted by telephone, and that which is conducted by mail. This article is designed to help separate legitimate opportunities offered through these avenues from those that may be fraudulent by educating consumers about the potential warning signs of fraud. More... |
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| National Family Caregiver Support Program |
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| In 2000, the United States Congress enacted the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). Although the legislation was originally designed to benefit only caregivers of relatives over the age of 59, it was altered before enactment to also benefit relatives over the age of 59 who were caring for children. More... |
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| Veterans Benefits - Eligibility |
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| A successful applicant for veterans benefits must either have been discharged other than dishonorably from active military service or must have provided specific services related to the military. To qualify as "active military service," a service member must have provided full-time service to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard, or he or she must have served as a commissioned officer of certain federal agencies. More... |
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| Medicare Rights |
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| Every person enrolled in Medicare, whether in Original Medicare (Parts A and B), Medicare Advantage (formerly Medicare+Choice), or a Medigap supplemental policy, has certain rights. Some of these rights relate to how enrollees are treated, some relate to enrollees' rights to care, and some relate to information, privacy, and appeals.
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| Medicare - Private Fee-for-Service Plans - Coverage and Cost |
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| Some Medicare enrollees choose to receive their services through private fee-for-service plans offered by private insurance companies. Although these plans differ from the Original Medicare Plan, enrollees are still part of the Medicare system. This article discusses how private fee-for-service plans work, what costs are involved for enrollees, and what services are covered. More... |
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