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- Summary
- Medical I.D. Bracelets or Necklaces
- Find Out From Your Insurer If And When You Need To Get Pre-Authorization
- What To Carry In Your Wallet Or Purse All The Time
- How To Handle Economic And Legal Affairs In The Event Of An Emergency
- Know Your Legal Rights
- How To Plan In Case Of A Disaster
- An Emergency Tote Bag
- What To Do If You Need An Ambulance
- Emergency Preparations If You Travel
- What To Do In Case You Have An Emergency At Home And Cannot Communicate
Medical Emergency: How To Be Prepared
How To Handle Economic And Legal Affairs In The Event Of An Emergency
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List of Instructions: Write a List of Instructions which provides necessary information to keep your financial and personal life going in the event you cannot take care for a while.
- At least include information about when health and other insurance premiums are due and how to pay for them.
- Let the appropriate person or people know where to find the List.
- Keep the List to date.
- We provide a form List of Instructions you can use and print as needed.
Durable Power Of Attorney: Consider executing a Durable Power Of Attorney which appoints a trusted friend or relative to act for you as "attorney-in-fact" in economic and legal matters in case you can't speak for yourself.
Living Will And Other Advance Directives: Consider executing a document known as an "Advance Directive" or "Advance Healthcare Directive" which goes into effect if you become unable to communicate. Documents to consider are a Living Will, Health Care Power Of Attorney (which is different than a financial Durable Power of Attorney) and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR).
A Will: Everyone should have a Will. Make sure your Will is challenge proof. Store it appropriately.
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