Organizing financial documents and medical records can help you understand your loved ones eligibility for public health insurance or VA benefits. You usually can get a HIPAA authorization form from a doctor, hospital or other provider.A power of attorney, or POA, is something your loved one can set up to help ensure that their wishes will be prioritized if they're incapacitated. To submit an application, please fill out the attached forms and submit them along with copies of all required documentation. Here are 3 important documents that you must have in order to be able to participate in the healthcare decisions of mom, dad or any elderly family member. There are eight documents you need to be making medical decisions for elderly parents. Click here to learn more.