Provides a multi-purpose center offering social, educational, health, and recreational programs to seniors and community members of all ages. Programs include:
- Activities, classes, resources, and groups to facilitate and support healthy lifestyles for clients.
- Cafe open five days a week. Donations are welcomed to support its operation.
- Medical equipment loan closet.
- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.
- Annual health fair and flu / pneumonia clinic is held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department in the facility.
- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, are offered on Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 am.
- Houses the SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other assistance such as help with Benefit Access Application.
Provides a multi-purpose center offering social, educational, health, and recreational programs to seniors and community members of all ages. Programs include:
- Activities, classes, resources, and groups to facilitate and support healthy lifestyles for clients.
- Cafe open five days a week. Donations are welcomed to support its operation.
- Medical equipment loan closet.
- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.
- Annual health fair and flu / pneumonia clinic is held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department in the facility.
- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, are offered on Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 am.
- Houses the SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other assistance such as help with Benefit Access Application.
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Outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries and others regarding health insurance options, benefits, and choices.
Present and counsel on the local, regional, and statewide level.
Outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries and others regarding health insurance options, benefits, and choices.
Present and counsel on the local, regional, and statewide level.
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Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Champaign County. SHIP counselors:
-- Answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO & PFFS) and other health insurance
-- Answer questions regarding prescription drug coverage through Medicare D and other sources
-- Assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
-- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies
-- Appeal claim denials
-- Answer questions about Extra Help, a federal program to assist low-income seniors with the costs associated with Medicare D.
Counselors will also assist with the completion of Extra Help applications.
Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Champaign County. SHIP counselors:
-- Answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO & PFFS) and other health insurance
-- Answer questions regarding prescription drug coverage through Medicare D and other sources
-- Assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
-- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies
-- Appeal claim denials
-- Answer questions about Extra Help, a federal program to assist low-income seniors with the costs associated with Medicare D.
Counselors will also assist with the completion of Extra Help applications.
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Assistance for those who have questions or need assistance with Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs). Offers provider referrals for those who need Medicaid or Medicaid Extra Help.
Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs) Open Enrollment helps clients navigate the prescription drug plan review process.
Open enrollment happens every year starting in mid October and continues through the first part of December.
Clients may contact a nearby center to assist. If nearby center is booked for appointments, AgeLinc can help with enrollment.
- Effingham - CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp: (217) 342-2193
- Gillespie - IL Valley Economic Development Corp: (217) 839-4431
- Hillsboro - Montgomery Co. Health Dept: (217) 532-2001 ext. 225
- Jacksonville - Prairie Council on Aging: (217) 479-4619
- Lincoln - Senior Citizens of Logan County: (217) 732-6132
- Petersburg - Menard County Board: (217) 632-4412
- Taylorville - Senior Citizens of Christian County: (217) 824-4263
- Springfield - Senior Services of Central IL: (217) 528-4035 or Springfield Center for Independent Living: (217) 523-2587
Assistance for those who have questions or need assistance with Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs). Offers provider referrals for those who need Medicaid or Medicaid Extra Help.
Medicare Part D (Prescription Drugs) Open Enrollment helps clients navigate the prescription drug plan review process.
Open enrollment happens every year starting in mid October and continues through the first part of December.
Clients may contact a nearby center to assist. If nearby center is booked for appointments, AgeLinc can help with enrollment.
- Effingham - CEFS Economic Opportunity Corp: (217) 342-2193
- Gillespie - IL Valley Economic Development Corp: (217) 839-4431
- Hillsboro - Montgomery Co. Health Dept: (217) 532-2001 ext. 225
- Jacksonville - Prairie Council on Aging: (217) 479-4619
- Lincoln - Senior Citizens of Logan County: (217) 732-6132
- Petersburg - Menard County Board: (217) 632-4412
- Taylorville - Senior Citizens of Christian County: (217) 824-4263
- Springfield - Senior Services of Central IL: (217) 528-4035 or Springfield Center for Independent Living: (217) 523-2587
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Provides a range of services to healthcare consumers, including:
- Certified Application Counselors.
- Enrollment in free or affordable health insurance.
- Access to free or affordable health care.
- Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) applications.
- Assistance with Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans.
- Access to free or affordable dental care.
- Access to free or affordable eye exams and glasses.
- Access to free or affordable prescriptions.
- Dealing with medical bills and applying for hospital financial assistance.
- Applications for SafeLink phones.
Other services include:
- Information and referrals.
- Assistance.
- Advocacy.
- Case management.
- Disability Services.
Provides a range of services to healthcare consumers, including:
- Certified Application Counselors.
- Enrollment in free or affordable health insurance.
- Access to free or affordable health care.
- Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) applications.
- Assistance with Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans.
- Access to free or affordable dental care.
- Access to free or affordable eye exams and glasses.
- Access to free or affordable prescriptions.
- Dealing with medical bills and applying for hospital financial assistance.
- Applications for SafeLink phones.
Other services include:
- Information and referrals.
- Assistance.
- Advocacy.
- Case management.
- Disability Services.
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Peer Advocates are volunteers aged 60 and older who provide assistance to seniors, also aged 60 and older, with a variety of needs, concerns, and questions. Services include emotional support and companionship, assistance with the Rent Reimbursement program through DHHS by helping with online or paper form applications (a one-time annual program for eligible individuals), and guidance through the SHIIP program, which includes drug plan, Medicare Advantage, or supplemental plan comparisons, as well as education for new Medicare enrollees.
Can also offer information and counseling on long-term care insurance, helping individuals evaluate benefit plans, select suitable policies, or explore alternatives. While not directly providing meals, they can connect seniors to resources like home-delivered meal programs for those who face challenges in meal preparation or access. Peer Advocates also play a role in senior advocacy, supporting efforts to protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.
Peer Advocates are volunteers aged 60 and older who provide assistance to seniors, also aged 60 and older, with a variety of needs, concerns, and questions. Services include emotional support and companionship, assistance with the Rent Reimbursement program through DHHS by helping with online or paper form applications (a one-time annual program for eligible individuals), and guidance through the SHIIP program, which includes drug plan, Medicare Advantage, or supplemental plan comparisons, as well as education for new Medicare enrollees.
Can also offer information and counseling on long-term care insurance, helping individuals evaluate benefit plans, select suitable policies, or explore alternatives. While not directly providing meals, they can connect seniors to resources like home-delivered meal programs for those who face challenges in meal preparation or access. Peer Advocates also play a role in senior advocacy, supporting efforts to protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.
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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
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Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.
Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.
Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.
Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.
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Congregate and home delivered meals.
Blood pressure clinics monthly.
Senior centers offer, pool, shuffleboard, exercise, cards (pitch, bridge and chicken foot), puzzles, socialization with coffee every day and pedicures.
Information and referral services.
Congregate and home delivered meals.
Blood pressure clinics monthly.
Senior centers offer, pool, shuffleboard, exercise, cards (pitch, bridge and chicken foot), puzzles, socialization with coffee every day and pedicures.
Information and referral services.
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Provides a state-sponsored counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Volunteers provide assistance to seniors who have Medicare or other insurance questions or problems.
Provides a state-sponsored counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Volunteers provide assistance to seniors who have Medicare or other insurance questions or problems.
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Staff provide one-on-one counseling and information about Medicare and supplemental insurance options depending on individual circumstances. Will work with individuals to help them understand the entire scope of the process, from which services are covered to what financial responsibilities may be on the client. Staff can also act as advocates when disputes arise in billing and/or services.
In addition, because Medicare alone does not cover all healthcare costs, staff can inform individuals about what insurances are available to coordinate with Medicare.
Staff provide one-on-one counseling and information about Medicare and supplemental insurance options depending on individual circumstances. Will work with individuals to help them understand the entire scope of the process, from which services are covered to what financial responsibilities may be on the client. Staff can also act as advocates when disputes arise in billing and/or services.
In addition, because Medicare alone does not cover all healthcare costs, staff can inform individuals about what insurances are available to coordinate with Medicare.
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Provides insurance counselors can help seniors learn about, Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Prescription Drug coverage.
Provides insurance counselors can help seniors learn about, Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Prescription Drug coverage.
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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
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Provides certified counselors to help with Medicare enrollment and plan selection. All counselors have been trained in Medicare policies and can give information to make an informed decision about coverage options.
Provides certified counselors to help with Medicare enrollment and plan selection. All counselors have been trained in Medicare policies and can give information to make an informed decision about coverage options.
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Offers many different senior services for those in the area served including, Medicare A, B, C, and D information and assistance (SHIP), Medicaid application assistance, Social Security assistance, ACA application assistance, Information and Referral.
Offers many different senior services for those in the area served including, Medicare A, B, C, and D information and assistance (SHIP), Medicaid application assistance, Social Security assistance, ACA application assistance, Information and Referral.
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Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.
Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.
Provides information, assistance, and referrals for challenges seniors face with independent living.
Assists seniors with Medicare enrollments and Part D changes (SHIP), Medicaid enrollment and recertification, SNAP applications, LIHEAP applications, and referrals to community programs that would be useful to seniors, including food assistance, mental health needs/counseling, transitioning to senior housing, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities.
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Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.
Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.
Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.
Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.
Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.
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Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.
Homestead exemptions filing assistance.
Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.
Homestead exemptions filing assistance.
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