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

Home delivered meals.

Information and referral.

Case management.

Arranges for in-home services (housekeeping, yard work, personal care, transportation, shopping, and laundry assistance).

Activities coordination.

Counseling with seniors and/or family members.

Resource development.

Advocacy.

Coordination and technical assistance to senior organizations.

Wellness program, strength training, Tai Chi, and Stepping On fall prevention class.

Caregiver support.

Insurance counseling, including Medicare.

Assistance with Social Security applications and questions.

Foot Clinics; specifically toenail trimming.

Loans durable medical equipment

Farmers Market coupons distributed each summer.

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Geriatric Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Yard Work
Senior Centers
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
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.
Provides information and assistance to people on Medicare. Trained and knowledgeable staff and volunteers provide one-on-one counseling ad information about medicine and other insurance options depending on individual circumstances.

Welcome to Medicare Seminars are also available. They are free and typically held in May and September.

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

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
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Children's In Home Respite Care
Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Adult In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Specialized Information and Referral
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Peer Advocates are volunteers over the age of 60 who are available to help other people, age 60 or older, with a variety of situations, concerns, problems, or questions. Services include:

HELP with questions or just someone to talk to.

Rent Reimbursement - The Rent Reimbursement program is through DHHS. PEER assists people with filling out Online or Paper form applications. This is a one time, per year program, not a monthly or emergency rental assistance program, for those who meet eligibility requirements.

SHIIP - Can help do drug plan, MA or supplemental comparisons. As well as educate New to Medicare enrollees with process and how to get enrolled in plans.

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Peer Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides trained volunteers who can explain Medicare, Medicare Part D counseling, and Long Term Care insurance.

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.

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
Volunteers give information to help older Iowans understand Medicare benefits and rights, assess needs to make choices about health insurance, compare Medicare supplement and long-term care insurance policies, organize medical bills and Medicare statements and file claims, and find assistance from other agencies including Medicaid when appropriate.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance 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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Medicare Information/Counseling
Case/Care Management
Friendly Visiting
Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Centers

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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Home Delivered Meals
Blood Pressure Screening
Senior Centers
Medicare Information/Counseling
Foot Screening
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Provides help with Medicare insurance, billing and information, supplemental and long term care insurance.
SHIIP provides information and assistance to people on Medicare. Trained, knowledgeable staff and volunteers provide one-on-one counseling and information about Medicare and other health insurance options depending on individual circumstances.

To find local SHIIP representatives, visit https://shiip.iowa.gov/find-a-shiip-counselor

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

Education and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries. Homestead exemptions filing assistance.

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Tax Information
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling

Provides insurance counselors can help seniors learn about, Medicare, Medicare Supplement insurance, Medicare Advantage plans, 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.

Categories

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

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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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling

Offers SHIP, a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. Counselors can help compare your current Medicare health or drug plan with others. Can help clients sign up for Medicare.

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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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicare Information/Counseling

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

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