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Senior Benefits Counseling | Volunteers Assisting Seniors

Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

Homestead exemptions filing assistance.

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Aging Services Navigation | Family Service – Serving Champaign, Douglas, and Piatt Counties

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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Benefits Counseling and Legal Assistance Services | Aging Partners

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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SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) | UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital

Provides counselors who will assist older seniors  with questions and problems related to Medicare/Medicaid, Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, other health insurance and claims.

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SHIP - Senior Health Insurance Program | CHELP

Provides assistance to seniors who have Medicare or other health insurance questions or problems. State-sponsored counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance.

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SHIIP | UnityPoint Health - Saint Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids

Provides free informational materials and one-to-one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, Medicare supplement insurance, Medicare and insurance claims, long-term care insurance, and other related issues. Offers guidance to help individuals determine the need for long-term care insurance, compare and evaluate benefit plans, select suitable policies, or explore alternative options that may better meet their needs.

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Outreach Services | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging

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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SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) | Franklin General Hospital

Provides help with Medicare insurance, billing and information, supplemental and long term care insurance.

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Outreach Services | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging

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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Medicare Information and Assistance | Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland

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 Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | Floyd County Medical Center

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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State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) / Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) | Northeast Nebraska Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center

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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Senior Information Services | Rock River Center

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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General Benefits and Services Assistance | West Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging

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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Senior & Community Center | Mount Morris Senior Citizens Council

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.

- A cafe open five days a week, with donations welcomed to support its operation.

- A medical equipment loan closet that accepts and provides assistive technology equipment, sickroom supplies, and other medical aids for community use.

- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.

- An annual health fair and flu/pneumonia clinic held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department at the facility.

- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, offered on Mon, Wed, and Fri at 9:00 am.

- The SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other services, such as help with the Benefit Access Application.

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Senior Services | West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

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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Outreach Services | Senior Services - A Division of Effingham City/County Committee on Aging

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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Nebraska SHIP | Nebraska Department of Insurance

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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SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) | Cedar County Senior Citizens

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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Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) | Iowa Insurance Division

The Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. The Iowa SMP provides group presentations and works one-on-one with Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, we assist individual Medicare beneficiaries impacted by fraud, errors, or abuse. When fraud or abuse is suspected, we ensure the proper steps are taken by the beneficiary and refer the case to the appropriate state and federal agencies for further investigation.

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Senior Services | West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

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 Services | West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

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 Services | West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

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 Services | West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging

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 Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) | Strom Center

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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