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Provides information and assistance for Part D Prescription Insurance, SHIP Counselor available.
Helps: - Individuals and families obtain and maintain Medicaid and Medicare and obtain coverage for services needed. - With medical assistance denials, terminations, spend down issues (Medicaid, Medicare). - Older adults and people with disabilities get the help needed to remain in their own home or secure coverage for long-term care. - Older adults and people with disabilities establish powers of attorney. - Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones. - People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicare Appeals/Complaints
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Enrollment
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Assists older adults and individuals with disabilities to enroll in Illinois pharmaceutical assistance programs and Medicare Part D.

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

Provides a state-sponsored counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Volunteers provide assistance to seniors who have Medicare or other insurance questions or problems.

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.

- Cafe open five days a week. Donations are welcomed to support its operation.

- Medical equipment loan closet.

- Volunteers coordinate with a local supermarket to provide home grocery delivery weekly.

- Annual health fair and flu / pneumonia clinic is held in collaboration with the Ogle County Health Department in the facility.

- Exercise and fitness classes, in partnership with Highland Community College, are offered on Mon, Wed, Fri: 9:00 am.

- Houses the SHIP program, which assists clients with Medicare insurance issues and other assistance such as help with Benefit Access Application.

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Assistive Technology Equipment
Medicare Information/Counseling
Senior Centers
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medical Equipment/Assistive Technology Donation Programs

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 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.

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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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
PrimeCare Health Community Health Centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) that believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality health care. At PrimeCare Health, no one will be denied services because of their insurance status or inability to pay. If you have insurance, they can help you understand it and use it. For patients who are uninsured or underinsured, they offer a sliding scale fee based on income and family size. If you are unsure if you qualify for the sliding fee discount scale, their Access and Enrollment Specialists can help. They can also answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
The Bridgeport Free Clinic helps enroll patients in insurance plans and refers patients to nearby Federally Qualified Health Centers for comprehensive primary care services.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

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Welfare Rights Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Lawndale Christian Health Center (LCHC) offers comprehensive services and programs to help seniors thrive in every area of life. Their specialized care includes the Senior Clinic, Senior Day Services, social events, insurance help, resources for caregivers, in-home care, transportation, PACE, and more.

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Adult Day Health Programs
Personal Care
Adult Day Program Centers
Medicare Information/Counseling
Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

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Welfare Rights Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Evanston Public Library offers a variety of programming for older adults such as information sessions regarding Medicare, group fitness activities, memory care, and technology training.

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Computer Literacy Training Programs
Exercise Classes/Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Older Adults
Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free service offered to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. This service is intended to educate, advocate, and advise people to make informed healthcare benefit decisions. This is a free counseling service provided by the Illinois Department of Insurance.A SHIP counselor will meet with clients and their families individually to provide objective information about health insurance benefits based on Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Near North Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that offers benefits counseling to help individuals determine what benefits they're eligible for and how to enroll to receive them. They can specifically assist with:Medicaid or MedicareEnrolling in insurance through the MarketplaceWIC and SNAPChicago-specific support options

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Welfare Rights Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Vivia Health identifies the resources available to individual patients and provides hands-on support in navigating application processes and more. This may include assistance with housing services and rental programs to decrease homelessness, insurance, Medicare and Medicaid application support, Social Security application and benefits service (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Income), and undocumented individuals seeking civilian services.Roundtrip transportation to their clinics is available for patients who need it.

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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Housing Search Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
Medicare Information/Counseling
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People

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
Long Term Care 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
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
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.

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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Friendly Telephoning
Medicare Information/Counseling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Friendly Visiting
Community Gardening
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Eligibility counselors are on-site to provide private insurance counseling, to assist in enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid, the insurance Marketplace, and other insurance.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance 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. SHIP counselors can 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. - Copay costs.

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.