| Subsidized Guardianships |
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| Grandparents often do not anticipate acting as the sole or primary caregiver for their grandchildren. As a result, they may have inadequate resources to provide adequately when they are called upon to do so. One of the most widely available resources provided to relative caregivers by the federal and state governments are subsidized guardianship programs. More... |
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| Employment - Veterans - Types of Veterans' Preferences |
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| Eligible veterans, and in some circumstances, their spouses or mothers, are entitled to certain preferences in hiring for federal government jobs. Many federal government jobs use a competitive hiring process in which applicants receive a score or rating reflective of their respective abilities to do the jobs. Preferences add either five or 10 points to the passing scores of qualifying veterans. Veterans at the rank of major or higher are only eligible to receive veterans' preference points if they are also disabled.More... |
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| The Nursing Home Reform Act |
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| As people age, many succumb to debilitating illnesses or physical infirmities that preclude self-care and self-maintenance. Families are often confronted with difficult and painful decisions when an elderly loved one can no longer take care of himself without assistance or safely stay at home alone.More... |
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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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| 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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