Medical Assistance
2010 and 2009 Medicare, Medicaid, SSI and Social Security Amounts
Benefit and Income Amounts
Elder Law Answers
Medicaid planning; Medicare; Nursing Homes
Government Programs that Help People Who Work
Can I qualify for any assistance if I work?Yes, you might. Many forms of assistance are available for working families and single working persons. In fact, there are programs specifically designed...
Health Care for Families and Children-Hoosier Healthwise
What is Hoosier Healthwise? Hoosier Healthwise is a special program within the state’s Medicaid office that provides health and medical coverage to certain lower income families, children, and...
I Lost My Medicaid, Food Stamps or TANF – What do I do?
Two questions, one answer:I got a notice that my benefits (Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANF) are being terminated (or reduced or were denied).What do I do?I’m not getting the assistance I need to...
I Receive Benefits Based on Disability-What Happens if I Start Working?
Supplemental Security Income [SSI]The amount of SSI you get is based on the amount of income you receive. Generally, when you begin to receive other income, your SSI benefits go down, according to...
Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Mission, Vision and History
The Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging (IAAAA) envisions that Indiana citizens will live and age with dignity and maximum independence.
Our mission is...
Medicaid for the Blind, Aged and Disabled in Indiana
What is Medicaid?Medicaid is a health insurance program provided by the state and federal government. Medicaid is not the same as Medicare, which is a health insurance program provided by the...
Medicaid Spend-down
What is a Medicaid spend-down? Your eligibility for Medicaid depends on your income. If you get more income than is allowed by the Medicaid program, you are generally not eligible for Medicaid....
Medical Options for the Uninsured
What programs are available to people who need medical care and do not have health insurance? There are a number of programs to help people who do not have health insurance. You must meet certain...
Medicare Changes that Could Affect You
AARP booklet on the 2003 Medicare changes and how those changes may affect you.
Medicare Changes-2003
In December 2003, a new law was passed that makes major changes to Medicare. Some of these changes include:A new prescription drug benefit.Changes to programs that deal with Medicare and private...
Navigating Medicare and Medicaid: Resource Guides
Kaiser Family Foundation website.
Senior Law Guide
This guide provides information about issues affecting our seniors. Information can change so please understand that the articles and links provided may not be current.
Social Security Benefits for Disabled People – SSD and SSI
What kinds of social security benefits can I receive if I am disabled? There are two types of social security benefits for disabled people: Social Security Disability (SSD), which you can get if...
Tips for Paying High Medical Costs
Fifteen tips to paying medical bills BEFORE you use a credit card. This is a web site that tries to get you credit cards BUT we link to it because the 15 tips are very good.
Using a Miller Trust for a Medicaid Waiver Recipient
When and How is a Miller Trust used for the income of a Medicaid waiver recipient
What is the Difference Between Medicaid And Social Security?
What is Medicaid? Medicaid is a health insurance program run by the state of Indiana with state and federal funds. Medicaid has many different categories of assistance, and it is possible to be...
