This guide was created to provide parents with a basic understanding of key rights in special education. The information presented here is not legal advice and should not be used as such. Rhode Island Legal Services welcomes and permits the duplication and distribution of this guide so long as this is done free of charge and with RILS attribution. No part of this guide may be altered without permission.
Revised by Veronika Kot, Esq.,with Janne Reisch, Esq.
November, 2015
Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. It is important for consumers to recognize that identity theft is not just a financial crime. It can include financial identity theft, criminal identity theft, governmental identity theft, and medical identity theft.
Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal data in some way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain.
The IRS has taken numerous steps to combat identity theft and protect taxpayers.
Established in 1989, the Medicare Rights Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring people living with disabilities and older adults have access to affordable health care.
This website offers a comprehensive overview of how and when to enroll in Medicare as well as a state-specific list of Medicare information and resources.