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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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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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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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Helps sort out the complicated puzzle of Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceutical assistance, and supplemental health insurance. Certified SHAP counselors can guide seniors to health care plans that include their doctor, cover their medications, and are affordable.
Helps sort out the complicated puzzle of Medicare, Medicaid, pharmaceutical assistance, and supplemental health insurance. Certified SHAP counselors can guide seniors to health care plans that include their doctor, cover their medications, and are affordable.
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Offers SHIP, a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Counselors can help compare your current Medicare health or drug plan with others. Can help clients sign up for Medicare.
Offers SHIP, a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Counselors can help compare your current Medicare health or drug plan with others. Can help clients sign up for Medicare.
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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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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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Offers caseworkers to provide information and or assistance on benefit programs to assist individuals in remaining independent and in their homes. Also makes referrals to outside community service agencies that may assist in providing additional resources to meet client's needs.
Trained SHIP volunteers provide Medicare information and counseling to help people learn more about their options with Medicare.
Benefit Access Program: Provides a discount on license plate stickers for people who meet eligibility requirements.
Offers caseworkers to provide information and or assistance on benefit programs to assist individuals in remaining independent and in their homes. Also makes referrals to outside community service agencies that may assist in providing additional resources to meet client's needs.
Trained SHIP volunteers provide Medicare information and counseling to help people learn more about their options with Medicare.
Benefit Access Program: Provides a discount on license plate stickers for people who meet eligibility requirements.
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Provides benefits counseling and legal assistance services for older adults in need. Services include information on Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, life, and long-term care policies. Services may also include free legal counseling and representation for older adults ages 60 and older with limited income and limited resources. Legal services are limited to civil elder law, including wills, powers of attorney, and debt issues.
Provides benefits counseling and legal assistance services for older adults in need. Services include information on Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, life, and long-term care policies. Services may also include free legal counseling and representation for older adults ages 60 and older with limited income and limited resources. Legal services are limited to civil elder law, including wills, powers of attorney, and debt issues.
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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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To find local SHIIP representatives, visit https://shiip.iowa.gov/find-a-shiip-counselor
To find local SHIIP representatives, visit https://shiip.iowa.gov/find-a-shiip-counselor
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General information on Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap). Updated information about Medicare health plan options, including fee-for-service Medicare, and where available, managed care. Specific quality and satisfaction information about managed care plans. Telephone numbers for help with billing questions, Medicare claims, and more complex questions about health insurance. During non-business hours, callers can access an automated line to request information.
Medicare and You handouts or audio tapes in English or Spanish, request updated information about health plans, and/or listen to pre-recorded answers to frequently asked questions.
Comparisons of Medicare Managed Care plans and Prescription Drug Plans available for potential enrollment (changing current enrollment) during Open Enrollment each year, which is October 15 through December 7.
General information on Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap). Updated information about Medicare health plan options, including fee-for-service Medicare, and where available, managed care. Specific quality and satisfaction information about managed care plans. Telephone numbers for help with billing questions, Medicare claims, and more complex questions about health insurance. During non-business hours, callers can access an automated line to request information.
Medicare and You handouts or audio tapes in English or Spanish, request updated information about health plans, and/or listen to pre-recorded answers to frequently asked questions.
Comparisons of Medicare Managed Care plans and Prescription Drug Plans available for potential enrollment (changing current enrollment) during Open Enrollment each year, which is October 15 through December 7.
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Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.
Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.
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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)
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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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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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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