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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
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

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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Medicare Information/Counseling
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Homemaker Assistance
Adult In Home Respite Care
Home Delivered Meals
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Area Agencies on Aging
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Children's In Home Respite Care
Volunteers can help seniors and their families find answers to important questions on Medicare, supplemental insurance, long-term care insurance, other health insurance issues and Medicare prescription drug coverage.

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

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
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Telephoning
Grocery Ordering/Delivery

Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

Homestead exemptions filing assistance.

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Tax Information
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides information and assistance to older adults at several sites in the community. Seniors needing assistance with Medicare, housing, energy assistance, Public Aid or other needs are able to meet with and receive assistance from a certified caseworker. Seniors may call to speak with a caseworker or meet with a caseworker in their own home if they unable to come into one of the sites affiliated with Ogle County SIS.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Case/Care Management
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Provides national consumer inquiries and information about life, auto, property and casualty insurance. Consumer pamphlets are available, visit website for various information.

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Internet Information Resources
Peer Advocates are volunteers over the age of 60 who are available to help other people, age 60 or older, with a variety of situations, concerns, problems, or questions. Services include:

HELP with questions or just someone to talk to.

Rent Reimbursement - The Rent Reimbursement program is through DHHS. PEER assists people with filling out Online or Paper form applications. This is a one time, per year program, not a monthly or emergency rental assistance program, for those who meet eligibility requirements.

SHIIP - Can help do drug plan, MA or supplemental comparisons. As well as educate New to Medicare enrollees with process and how to get enrolled in plans.

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

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

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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Home Delivered Meals
Medicare Information/Counseling
Blood Pressure Screening
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Centers
Foot Screening

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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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicaid 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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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Senior services.

Home delivered meals.

Information and referral.

Case management.

Arranges for in-home services (housekeeping, yard work, personal care, transportation, shopping, and laundry assistance).

Activities coordination.

Counseling with seniors and/or family members.

Resource development.

Advocacy.

Coordination and technical assistance to senior organizations.

Wellness program, strength training, Tai Chi, and Stepping On fall prevention class.

Caregiver support.

Insurance counseling, including Medicare.

Assistance with Social Security applications and questions.

Foot Clinics; specifically toenail trimming.

Loans durable medical equipment

Farmers Market coupons distributed each summer.

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Geriatric Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Yard Work
Senior Centers
Homemaker Assistance

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

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

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.

Trained counselors provide health insurance information to area senior citizens and help with organizing medical bills, medicare statements, and filing claims. Information is provided on Medicare, Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, and claim reports.

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Health Insurance Claims Assistance for Beneficiaries
Medicare 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
Case/Care Management
Medicare Information/Counseling
Eye Care
Temporary Financial Assistance
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

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

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
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral