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Time to Review Part D Plans
2010 Enrollment Period Nov 15-Dec 31
The prescription drug plans offered under Medicare Part D change every year. Between November 15 and December 31, beneficiaries can compare plans and make changes.
The easiest way to compare and switch prescription drug plans is to go to www.medicare.gov. Beneficiaries may also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). They will need their Medicare number and the name and dosage of each prescription drug they take.
NOTE: In 2011, the prescription drug plan enrollment period will be October 15 to December 7. |
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Transfer-On-Death Deed
An Easy Way to Avoid Probate
Oklahoma now allows title to real property (houses, land, etc.) to easily transfer after death without going through probate. By completing a Transfer-On-Death deed, the current owner can name the person or people to whom the property will automatically pass after the owner's death.
A Transfer-On-Death deed is revocable, so it can be changed or canceled anytime. The owner can still finance or sell the property. The person named as the beneficiary does not have any interest in the property until the owner passes away.
Contact the Senior Law Resource Center at (405) 528-0858 or info@senior-law.org for more information. |
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DNR Consent Form Updated
Small Changes Made to Oklahoma's Form
The Oklahoma Legislature made a few small changes to the state's Do-Not-Rescucitate (DNR) Consent Form. The old form contained a reference to the Oklahoma Rights of the Terminally Ill or Persistently Unconscious Act. That law has since been renamed the Oklahoma Advance Directive Act. The new form simply replaces the reference to the old act with the name of the current law.
In paragraph three, the words "notification of..." were changed to "notification to..." two times.
The rest of the form remains unchanged. The statute updating the form went into effect November 1. Click here to see the current form.
A DNR form takes effect immediately and states that the patient does not consent to CPR or other medical procedures to restore breathing or heart function. This form is often confused with an Advance Directive for Health Care, which only takes effect if a patient subsequently loses mental capacity. An Advance Directive allows a patient to state his or her wishes about life-sustaining treatment in advance and name health care proxies who will be able to make all medical decisions.
For more on Advance Directives and DNR Consent forms, see the booklets Your Right To Decide and Who Decides? available from the Senior Law Resource Center. |
About the Senior Law Resource Center
The Senior Law Resource Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Oklahomans to age with independence, dignity, and security by providing high-quality, affordable legal information and services.
Senior Law Resource Center
600 N.W. 23rd Street, Ste. 106
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73103
(405) 528-0858
FAX: (405) 601-2134 info@senior-law.org www.senior-law.org
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