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704 North Main Street, Suit 120, Tuscola, IL 61953
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.
Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
Peer Advocates are volunteers aged 60 and older who provide assistance to seniors, also aged 60 and older, with a variety of needs, concerns, and questions. Services include emotional support and companionship, assistance with the Rent Reimbursement program through DHHS by helping with online or paper form applications (a one-time annual program for eligible individuals), and guidance through the SHIIP program, which includes drug plan, Medicare Advantage, or supplemental plan comparisons, as well as education for new Medicare enrollees.
Can also offer information and counseling on long-term care insurance, helping individuals evaluate benefit plans, select suitable policies, or explore alternatives. While not directly providing meals, they can connect seniors to resources like home-delivered meal programs for those who face challenges in meal preparation or access. Peer Advocates also play a role in senior advocacy, supporting efforts to protect and promote the rights and interests of older adults.
105 Broadway Place, Suite 1, Anamosa, IA 52205
Trained volunteers provide SHIIP counseling to individuals on Medicare, Medicare Part D Counseling and long term care insurance.
620 East 25th Street, Suite 12, Kearney, NE 68847
Assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.
44 East Main Street, Suite 208, Champaign, IL 61820
Helps Medicare beneficiaries with the following:
- Understand their benefits.
- Enroll in Part D prescription coverage.
- Enroll in Advantage plans.
- Enroll in Medicare Savings Program.
- Help pay for Part B.
- Enroll in Extra Help - to reduce prescription costs.
114 East Jefferson, Sullivan, IL 61951
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.
100 West 2nd Street, Dixon, IL 61021
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.
113 South Walnut Street, Carmi, IL 62821
SHIP/SHAP counselors are on site to help seniors with understanding Medicare and other health insurance, and with signing up for Medicare Part D, Medicare Savings Program, Benefits Access Application, etc.
400 East Polk Street, Washington, IA 52353
1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Offers guidance on topics including Medicare, and health insurance issues.
209 South Merchant Street, Effingham, IL 62401
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.
2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104
Medicare information and assistance signing up for a Medicare Part D plan.
2239 East Cook Street, Springfield, IL 62703
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.
900 South 74th Plaza, Suite 403, Omaha, NE 68114
Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.
Homestead exemptions filing assistance.
600 East Court Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50309
Benefits Outreach Program connects older Americans and their families to public and private benefits that support health and financial security; provides fact sheets for each state, Benefits QuickLINK on-line screening tool that connects people to programs in their community, and Prepare to Care planning guides for families who are, or may soon be, supporting parents and/or older relatives.
120 East Green Street, Centralia, IL 62801
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.
1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806
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.
803 Wyoming Avenue, Creston, IA 50801
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.
1115 North State Street, Monticello, IL 61856
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.
600 South 70th Street, Building 2, Lincoln, NE 68510
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 resources. Legal services are limited to civil elder law, including wills, powers of attorney, and debt issues.
405 South State Street, Champaign, IL 61820
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.
1424 Houser Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Services include:
Meals on Wheels
Chore Lawn Care
Snow Removal
Home Repairs
Adult Day Center
Medicare Assistance
Medical Lending Closet
28 South Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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.
120 East Green Street, Centralia, IL 62801
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.
1941 South 42nd Street, Suite 220, Omaha, NE 68105
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.