Medical Assistance

• Advance Care Planning FAQ's

  Why should you read this NOW? By reading this website (instead of People magazine) you have made an important decision. You are finally ready to think about some hard choices. Why have you decided that today is the day to think about what’s going to happen just before the end of your life? Because if you’re reading this you can still think and you know that life is short. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Palliative Care Resource Center

• Benefits for Survivors of Active Duty Deaths

  A look at survivor benefits for families dealing with a loved one killed in the line of duty. Read More

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  National Military Family Association

• Care For Children with Disabilities

  The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsiblity Act (TEFRA) of 1992 allows children with physical or mental disabilities, who would not ordinarily be eligible for State Supplemental Income benefits because of their parent's income or resources, to become eligible for SoonerCare (Medicaid). Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Checklist for Child Disability Interview

  A checklist of information and documents you will need to help you prepare for the disability interview with the Social Security Administration. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Checklist for SSD Interviews (Adults)

  A checklist of information and documents you will need to help you prepare for a disability interview with the Social Security Administration. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Disability FAQ's

  National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Content Detail

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  NOSSCR

• Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents

  Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 2009 edition online at this link. Content Detail

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  Veterans' Administration

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  Spanish / Español

• Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing Facility Care

  This booklet explains: (1) Medicare covered skilled care; (2) your rights and protections, (3) where you can get help with questions. This document is available in PDF format. Content Detail

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  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Emergency Health Care & Child Birth, even if you are Uninsured

  This question and answer sheet explains the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). In certain situations, EMTALA may require a hospital to treat you even if you cannot pay and are uninsured. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• Health Plan Dispute Resolution Practices

  Problem with your managed care plan? This pamphlet guides you through tips for problem solving and what you need to know about health plan dispute resolution practices. Content Detail

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  ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly

• Home & Community Based Services Waivers

  Instead of institutional care, there are government funds available to help with the costs of caring for a person with mental retardation or other related conditions at home. Read More

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  Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

• How to File an Unfair Treatment Complaint

  The Social Security Administration wants to treat all claimants and their representatives fairly and equally. We do not treat you differently because of your race, sex, age or for disability, the amount of money you have, or for any other reason. Below we tell you more about what you should do if you think the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who conducted your hearing treated you unfairly. Content Detail

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  Social Security Online

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  Spanish / Español

• Interview Worksheet for SSD Interview (Adults)

  A medical and job worksheet to help you prepare for a disability interview with the Social Security Administration. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Interview Worksheet for SSD Interviews (Child)

  A medical and school worksheet to help you prepare for a disability interview with the Social Security Administration. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Are You Eligible for Any Government Benefits?

  Complete this anonymous 5-10 minute questionnaire to obtain the most accurate list of benefit programs for which you may be eligible. Content Detail

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  GovBenefits.gov

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  Spanish / Español