Oklahoma

Nursing Homes

Know the Law

• Caregivers Resource List

  In fiscal year 2007, OKDHS, Adult Protective Services program investigated more than 17,550 referrals of alleged abuse or neglect. This web site was created to provide resources to help make things easier for both those giving care and those receiving it. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services

• Federal Regulations & Guidelines Covering Nursing Home Problems

  Content Detail

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  National Senior Citizens Law Center

• Law and Aging Resources for Older Americans

  The Law and Aging Guide is a listing of the state-wide resources available to help older persons with law-related issues. Read More

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  ABA Commission on Law and Aging

• Long Term Care Insurance

  A guide produced by the OK Insurance Department's Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program to help you understand long term care insurance. You can call the program at 800-763-2828. Content Detail

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  Oklahoma Insurance Department

• Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents

  Questions and Answers on Medicaid for Nursing Home Residents. Rules change frequently so please check with your DHS office or a lawyer familiar with Medicaid for more specific information. Content Detail

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  Columbia Legal Services

  Read this in:

  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

• Paying for Long-Term Nursing Home Care

  Medicaid and Medicare pay for nursing home care. They are government programs but are not for everyone. Private insurance can also pay for nursing home care. This Guide is about the different ways you can pay for long-term nursing home care. Content Detail

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  AARP Legal Services Network