Hopefully neither you nor anyone in your family will become seriously ill or injured in the new year, but if tragedy does strike, a guide released by the American Bar Association earlier this month may help you deal with it.
The “Legal Guide for the Seriously Ill” is a project by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging commissioned by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Designed for both the seriously ill individual and those caring for someone who is seriously ill, the guide explains “Seven Key Steps” in a brief, clear way while offering additional tips and resources for readers looking for more detailed information and guidance.
The guide also addresses societal issues that have gained prominent media attention in recent years, such as paying for health care, managing health and personal decisions, and patient rights. Moreover, it sheds light on recent legislative and regulatory changes, such as the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which provides a 35 percent subsidy of the COBRA premium for up to nine months. The book does not give legal advice, but according to a press release, it will “arm readers with knowledge about the options they have during this difficult time.”
The book is available online free of charge.
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