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Consumer Issues for Seniors
Consumer Protection Information
(Separate Website)
Publications on many consumer topics, including Seniors' issues.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Spanish / Español
Are You a Target of Telephone Scams?
(Separate Website)
Information for seniors about common telephone scams.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Charitable Donations
(Separate Website)
Information about charitable giving and steps you can take to help ensure that the money you donate goes to worthwhile causes.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Funerals - A Consumer Guide
(Separate Website)
Information about funeral arrangments and consumer rights.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Generic Drugs
(Separate Website)
Information about generic prescription drugs and how their use might save you money.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids
(Separate Website)
Find out about hearing aids - when you might need one; how to buy one carefully.
By: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Living Trust Offers
(Separate Website)
Basic information about living trusts and suggestions for determining whether a living trust will work best in your situation.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Prize Offers: You Don't Have to Pay to Play
(Separate Website)
Information about prize scams and laws that help protect consumers against fraudulent sweepstakes and prize offers.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Sound Advice on Hearing Aids
(Separate Website)
Information about hearing aids, includes standards for the sale of hearing aids.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Opening Bank Accounts and Cashing Checks
(Separate Website)
How to save money and avoid theft.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Stop Phone Slamming
(Separate Website)
Slamming is the illegal switching of your long distance phone service without your knowledge or consent. Find out here how to prevent it and what to do if it happens to you.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Oregon Insurance Complaints
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Information about auto, health and other insurance in Oregon and how to file a consumer complaint against an insurance company or agent.
By: Oregon Dept. of Consumer & Business Services, Insurance Division
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Elder Law Booklet Information about legal rights and public benefits for seniors.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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SSA/SSI Debt Collection
Questions about debt and Social Security Checks.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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Medicare
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Overview of the Medicare program, with additional information about all aspects of the program.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Assistance for Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries
Find out about programs to help low-income Medicare recipients pay Medicare premiums and other costs.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Medicaid Eligibility for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
The Oregon Supplemental Income Program (OSIP and OSIPM) provides Medicaid eligibility and, possibly, a small cash supplement to people who are disabled, legally blind or age 65 or older. The OSIPM Medically Needy Program provides medical coverage to people who's income is too high to be eligible for the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
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The Oregon Health Plan
(Separate Website)
The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Oregon Health Plan - If You are Denied Services or Have a Complaint
Information about what you can do if you are denied eligibility, coverage, or services (including the failure to provide an interpreter when needed) under the Oregon Health Plan.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Your Right to Make Health Care Decisions
Information from the Oregon Health Plan Client Handbook about your right to make health care decisions, including the use of advanced directives.
By: Oregon Medical Assistance Program
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OregonLawHelp.org
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