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Medicare information and assistance signing up for a Medicare Part D plan.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling

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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Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides one-on-one insurance counseling to seniors. The SHIP counselors can answer questions about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, advantage plans, HMOs, PPOs, PFFs, prescription drug coverage, long-term insurance, claims and appeals and beneficiary rights and guarantees.

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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Friendly Telephoning
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Community Gardening
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Federally-trained Certified Application Counselors (CACs) on staff to assist with questions about Medicaid, SHIP and the Affordable Care Act. CACs are available to meet to provide a consultation and assist with the enrollment process.

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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Welfare Rights Assistance
Free, confidential counseling to older Nebraskans and persons with disabilities regarding Medicare, Medicaid, and health insurance.

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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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

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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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling

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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Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Provides resources for seniors so they may continue living independently at home.

Services include:

Meals on Wheels
Chore Lawn Care
Snow Removal
Home Repairs
Adult Day Center
Medicare Assistance
Medical Lending Closet

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Home Delivered Meals
Medical Equipment/Supplies
General Yard Work
Medicare Information/Counseling
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Adult Day Programs
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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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

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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Medicare Information/Counseling
Medical Expense Assistance
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Volunteers give information to help older Iowans understand Medicare benefits and rights, assess needs to make choices about health insurance, compare Medicare supplement and long-term care insurance policies, organize medical bills and Medicare statements and file claims, and find assistance from other agencies including Medicaid when appropriate.
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
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

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.

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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Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Blood Pressure Screening
Foot Screening
Senior Centers
Home Delivered Meals
Medicare Information/Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
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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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
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.

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

Provides insurance counselors can help seniors learn about, Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Prescription Drug coverage.

Information center pamphlets and information available at office on:
Automobile and Homeowner's Insurance
Boat Insurance
Credit Card Services
Dental Insurance
Driver's Safety Classes for seniors
Grief and Loss
Health Care Options
Homeowners Insurance
Investment Programs
Information Center monthly program schedule
Legal Services Network
Identity theft
Life Insurance Program
Medicare
Medicare RX Plan
Medicare Supplement Insurance
Motoring Assistance Program
Motorcycle Insurance
Pharmacy Services
Reverse Mortgages
Social Security

Referrals made to agencies providing service needed throughout Nebraska.

Benefits check-up screenings.

Non-member usage of information center.

Signup assistance for Medicare Part D RX prescription drug plans.

Monthly program providing education and/or entertainment.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Advocacy Groups

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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Geriatric Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling

Free insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. SHIP counselors can:

- Answer questions about Medicare Supplement insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans and other health insurance.

- Organize and assist in filing Medicare Supplement claims.

- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long term care insurance policies.

- Appeal claim denials.

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Medicare Information/Counseling

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.