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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Telephoning
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Community Gardening
Senior Health Insurance Information Counseling provided by volunteers for Medicare assistance. Counseling done by appointment only.
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

Provides health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries.

Medicare enrollment begins every year in mid October and continues through early December.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Services and activities for senior citizens within York County to support their independence and community involvement.

Information and referral, including referrals for minor home repair, yard work, personal care, and homemaker services.

Counseling and case management.

Recreational activities.

Assistance with Medicare and medical insurance.

Friendly visiting.

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Friendly Visiting
Medicare Information/Counseling
Case/Care Management
Senior Centers
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information to individuals from volunteers who explain Medicare, Medicare Part D counseling, and Long Term Care insurance.

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Long Term Care 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.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Counselors will assists with questions about the Medicare program, long term care, and other types of health insurance.

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
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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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides trained volunteers who can explain Medicare, Medicare Part D counseling, and Long Term Care insurance.

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.

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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Blood Pressure Screening
Medicare Information/Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Centers
Foot Screening
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
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.
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
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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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare 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
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Offers senior health insurance Information by providing free unbiased health insurance information, including Medicare B for seniors.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance 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.