One of the most important concerns of elderly clients is ensuring that their health care needs are met. Issues of medical care often involve Medicare & Medicaid. Medicare is part of the Social Security system and provides health insurance for most senior citizens regardless of financial status. Medicaid is a means tested program that provides health insurance subject to income eligibility. For additional resources on nursing homes and assisted living facilities, see the Long-term care tab of this guide.
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BNA's medicare report [electronic resource]. Washington, DC : Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., c1990-. Available via BNA Library.
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via Westlaw and via CCH
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Matthews, J. L. (2009). Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get Themost Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits (14th ed.). Berkeley, CA: Nolo. KF3650 .M37 2009 - 10th floor
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O'Reilly, J. T., & American Bar Association. (2004). The Lawyer's Guide to Elder Injury and Accident Compensation (2nd ed.). Chicago, Ill.: Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, American Bar Association. Available via Westlaw
O'Sullivan, J. (2008). Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit: A Primer. New York: Nova Science. RA412.3 .O84 2008 - 10th floor
Pratt, D. A. (2007). Social Security and Medicare Answer Book (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Aspen Publishers. KF3649 .P69 2007 - 10th floor
Scully-Hayes, K. (2007). A Practical Guide to Medicare Appeals. Chicago: ABA Pub. KF3608.A4 S38 2007 - 10th floor