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Outreach staff visit older persons or their caregivers to inform them about available benefits and services. Outreach Services may include:

- Encouraging older persons to participate in senior programs.

- Assisting older persons in gaining access to needed services (Benefit Access Application, Medicare Part D, etc.).

- Follow up with older persons and agencies to determine whether services have been received and the needs of the older person are met.

- Provide client advocacy to secure benefits.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling

Provides health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries.

Medicare enrollment begins every year in mid October and continues through early December.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

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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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Helps seniors find answers to questions on Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance issues. Provides objective information and assistance to consumers about senior health insurance and related issues so they can make informed decisions.
Provides help with Medicare insurance, billing and information, supplemental and long term care insurance.

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.

Categories

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care
Provides information and assistance to people on Medicare. Trained, knowledgeable staff and volunteers provide one-on-one counseling and information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance options depending on individual circumstances.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Counselors will assists with questions about the Medicare program, long term care, and other types of health insurance.
Senior Health Insurance Information Counseling provided by volunteers for Medicare assistance. Counseling done by appointment only.
Offers a free program for seniors and their families. SHIIP counselors can help find answers to questions on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling

Offers support services for older adults, services include friendly calling, home visits, shopping assistance, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), exercise classes, ramp construction, and garden share.

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Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Community Gardening
Friendly Telephoning
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services

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.

Categories

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care

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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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare and insurance claims and other related issues.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling

Outreach Counselors work to connect seniors and disabled individuals, with emphasis on those with lower incomes, with those programs that will help them to remain independent. These programs include Benefit Access Applications. SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program), Real Estate tax reductions, Medicare Part D counseling. SNAP, LIHEAP, and other state and federal programs, Assistance with hearing, A small reserve of funds for occasional GAP funding for emergency needs.

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Medical Expense Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Eye Care
Medicare Information/Counseling
Case/Care Management

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.

Categories

Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Adult In Home Respite Care

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.

Categories

Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Provides free informational materials as well as one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare and insurance claims and other related issues.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Offers senior health insurance Information by providing free unbiased health insurance information, including Medicare B for seniors.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling

Counseling and advocacy for individuals who have problems or questions about Medicare, Medicare Part D, health insurance, and long-term care insurance, also assists in completing applications.

Services and activities for senior citizens within York County to support their independence and community involvement.

Information and referral, including referrals for minor home repair, yard work, personal care, and homemaker services.

Counseling and case management.

Recreational activities.

Assistance with Medicare and medical insurance.

Friendly visiting.

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Senior Centers
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Friendly Visiting

Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers provided by trained and certified SHIP counselors

SHIP counselors can advise on:
- Medicare
- Medicare Supplement insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO, & PFFS)
- Other health insurance
- Prescription drug coverage (Medicare D)
- Filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
- Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies
- Appealing claim denials
- Extra Help (a federal program to assist low-income seniors with Medicare D associated costs)

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

Outreach staff visit older persons or their caregivers to inform them about available benefits and services. Outreach Services may include:

- Encouraging older persons to participate in senior programs.

- Assisting older persons in gaining access to needed services (Benefit Access Application, Medicare Part D, etc.).

- Follow up with older persons and agencies to determine whether services have been received and the needs of the older person are met.

- Provide client advocacy to secure benefits.

Categories

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and education to Nebraskans. Services may include: Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare Fraud Awareness, quick quotes on supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and other coverage.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Provides a holistic approach to medical problems and aim to address unmet social needs of patients.

Services may include, friendly calling, home visits, shopping/errand assistance, grocery delivery and assistance ordering (requires credit card, does not accept food stamps), smart Meals program, SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counseling, social and educational events, and excercise classes for seniors.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Telephoning
Friendly Visiting
Grocery Ordering/Delivery