| State Guaranty Associations |
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| Generally, all commercial insurers that are licensed by a state to issue annuity policies or contracts must be members of the state's insurance guaranty association in order to conduct business in that state. There are insurance guaranty associations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all United States territories. More... |
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| Grandparent Rights - Visitation |
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| In the past, extended families played larger parts in the lives of children. Family members often lived in close proximity to one another, and parents tended to stay together. With increased technology and transportation, however, today's families are often separated by physical distance, if not emotional distance stemming from divorce. More... |
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| 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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| QUALIFYING FOR NURSING HOME MEDICAID BENEFITS |
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| Medicaid pays most of the costs of nursing home care for needy persons. Eligibility to receive Medicaid benefits is based on federal and state guidelines governing the applicant's income and available resources. More... |
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| Community-Based Services - Older Americans Act And Related Programs - Community-Based Services |
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| The Older Americans Act (OAA) network coordinates and provides community-based care for older Americans. The network includes federal, state, tribal, and local organizations dedicated to aging issues, as well as local providers of elderly services. More... |
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