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9 East Front Street, Mount Morris, IL 61054
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.
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.
406 Ripley Street, Elwood, NE 68937
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.
214 Main Street, Farnam, NE 69029
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.
230 North Walnut Street, Shelby, NE 68662
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.
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50315
To find local SHIIP representatives, visit https://shiip.iowa.gov/find-a-shiip-counselor
1526 K Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
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.
1111 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Offers guidance on topics including Medicare, and health insurance issues.
420 Central Avenue, Grant, NE 69140
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.
1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802
Insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers in Champaign County. SHIP counselors:
-- Answer questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, long-term care insurance, Medicare managed care plans (HMO, PPO & PFFS) and other health insurance
-- Answer questions regarding prescription drug coverage through Medicare D and other sources
-- Assist in filing Medicare and Medicare Supplement claims
-- Analyze Medicare Supplement and long-term care insurance policies
-- Appeal claim denials
-- Answer questions about Extra Help, a federal program to assist low-income seniors with the costs associated with Medicare D.
Counselors will also assist with the completion of Extra Help applications.
601 East 12th Street, Room 355, Kansas City, MO 64106
General information on Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap). Updated information about Medicare health plan options, including fee-for-service Medicare, and where available, managed care. Specific quality and satisfaction information about managed care plans. Telephone numbers for help with billing questions, Medicare claims, and more complex questions about health insurance. During non-business hours, callers can access an automated line to request information.
Medicare and You handouts or audio tapes in English or Spanish, request updated information about health plans, and/or listen to pre-recorded answers to frequently asked questions.
Comparisons of Medicare Managed Care plans and Prescription Drug Plans available for potential enrollment (changing current enrollment) during Open Enrollment each year, which is October 15 through December 7.
200 East Plaza Drive, Carterville, IL 62918
Offers health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Counselors can help compare current Medicare health or drug plan with others and can help clients sign up for Medicare.
2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104
Medicare information and assistance signing up for a Medicare Part D plan.
409 Harrison Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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.
601 Hospital Drive, Maquoketa, IA 52060
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.
211 South A Street, Monmouth, IL 61462
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.
600 East Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761
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)
6580 165th Street, Albia, IA 52531
Provides free informational materials along with one on one assistance with questions and problems related to Medicare benefits, supplement insurance and insurance claims.
300 West May Street, Marengo, IA 52301
Offers guidance on topics including Medicare, and health insurance issues.
10868 West Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68154
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).
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.
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.
44 East Main Street, Suite 208, Champaign, IL 61820
Provides a range of services to healthcare consumers, including:
- Certified Application Counselors.
- Enrollment in free or affordable health insurance.
- Access to free or affordable health care.
- Medicaid and SNAP (food stamp) applications.
- Assistance with Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans.
- Access to free or affordable dental care.
- Access to free or affordable eye exams and glasses.
- Access to free or affordable prescriptions.
- Dealing with medical bills and applying for hospital financial assistance.
- Applications for SafeLink phones.
Other services include:
- Information and referrals.
- Assistance.
- Advocacy.
- Case management.
- Disability Services.
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.