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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

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.

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
Case/Care Management
Senior Housing Information and Referral
Specialized Information and Referral
Provides information about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, claims filings and the new prescription drug coverage. Do one-on-one counseling to assist Iowa's seniors.

Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

Homestead exemptions filing assistance.

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Tax Information
Medicare Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Provides free informational materials along with one on one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, supplement insurance and insurance claims.

Educates clients on what their options for Medicare are and advocating for them as they use their coverage.

Select agents in the office are certified to assist in Spanish or with cases that qualify for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

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

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.

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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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Advocacy Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling

Provides services and programs for Rochelle area senior citizens. Offers nutritious meal, meet with friends over coffee, play pool, play cards, take a computer, exercise, or a yoga class, join the quilting, crafting groups or the book club. Many other activities are available.

Offers information and assistance in applying for state benefit programs and Medicare counseling.

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Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Centers
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Categories

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Geriatric Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Provides trained volunteers who can explain Medicare, Medicare Part D counseling, 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.

Categories

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

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

Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers provided by trained and certified SHIP counselors

SHIP counselors can advise on:
- Medicare
- Medicare Supplement insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO, & PFFS)
- Other health insurance
- Prescription drug coverage (Medicare D)
- Filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
- Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies
- Appealing claim denials
- Extra Help (a federal program to assist low-income seniors with Medicare D associated costs)

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
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.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
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.