Legal Services for the Elderly; A New Assault?: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Human Services of the Select Committee on Aging House of ... Session, September 22, 1983 (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – February 11, 2019

New issues in elder law and access to legal helpA congressional hearing examines how proposed rules for client eligibility could affect the elderly and their right to legal assistance. Explore the debate over funding, equity, and the protection of public benefits for older Americans.This report summarizes testimony from lawmakers, legal service providers, and aging organizations about how the Legal Services Corporation’s rules might change who can receive help. It highlights concerns about home and asset limits, income calculations, and groups representing nursing home residents and homebound seniors. The discussion centers on preserving access to legal services for the most vulnerable elderly while balancing program integrity.How eligibility thresholds could reduce access for homeowners, retirees, and those with medical costs.Arguments about protecting rights to government benefits and preventing scams or loss of assets.The role of aging networks and legal aid in serving low-income seniors nationwide.Views from legislators and advocates on funding priorities for elderly legal services.Ideal for readers interested in elder rights, public policy, and how legal aid is organized in the United States. Read more