| Medicare Part B - Supplemental Medical Insurance |
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| Two types of individuals are eligible for Medicare Part B coverage: (1) patients who are eligible for Medicare Part A without paying premiums; and (2) individuals older than 65 years of age who are U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or legal resident aliens who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years.
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| Social Security - Supplemental Security Income |
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| Due to divorce, teenage pregnancy, and many other factors, relatives, especially grandparents, are increasingly called upon to take care of children. Whether a formal, legal relationship or an informal one, this is known as kinship care.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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| MEDICAID BENEFITS FOR NURSING HOME CARE |
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| All citizens of the United States are eligible to receive Medicaid benefits. Certain "qualified aliens" as defined under 8 U.S.C.S. § 1641 are also entitled to Medicaid benefits. States are authorized to determine the eligibility of a "qualified alien."
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| National Family Caregiver Support Program |
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| In 2000, the United States Congress enacted the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP). Although the legislation was originally designed to benefit only caregivers of relatives over the age of 59, it was altered before enactment to also benefit relatives over the age of 59 who were caring for children.More... |
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