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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.

Services

Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling

Medicare information and assistance signing up for a Medicare Part D plan.

Services

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

Services

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Peer Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Home Delivered Meals
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
SHIIP stands for Senior Health Insurance Information Program, a service of the State of Iowa. SHIIP and its volunteers provide free-of-charge counseling and information to people with questions about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance.

Services

State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Offers a free program for seniors and their families. SHIIP counselors can help find answers to questions on Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long term care insurance, and other health insurance issues.

Services

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Offers senior health insurance Information by providing free unbiased health insurance information, including Medicare B for seniors.

Services

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

Services

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

Services

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

Provides comprehensive insurance counseling for Medicare or Medicaid eligible beneficiaries and their caregivers who may be new to or have questions about Medicare and Medicaid. Can also provide information and guidance to those who need assistance with claims and appeals, choosing appropriate health insurance coverage, subsidies or Medicaid to help afford Medicare premiums and copay costs.

Services

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Trained volunteers provide SHIIP counseling to individuals on Medicare, Medicare Part D Counseling and long term care insurance.

Services

Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs

Provides benefits counseling for people age 60 and over, including information on Medicare, Medicare supplemental insurance policies, life, and long term care policies.

Services

Medicare Information/Counseling
Benefits Screening
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Provides information to individuals from volunteers who explain Medicare, Medicare Part D counseling, and Long Term Care insurance.

Services

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
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

Services

Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare
Assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.

Services

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

Services

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

Provides health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries.

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

Services

General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers the Medical Assistance Program which is designed to provide Illinois' residents access to quality health care.

Services

Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs