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Provides help with understanding Illinois residents' healthcare choices. Also helps find physicians who accept the Medical Card (Medicaid) and helps in determining what services are covered under Medicaid programs.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Physician Referrals
Specialized Information and Referral
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

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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Food Stamps/SNAP
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid 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

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Supports individuals, family members, and/or significant others in their deliberations to determine care choices based on the individual's needs/preferences, values, and individual circumstances.

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General Benefits and Services Assistance
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Case/Care Management

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid 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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General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Offers senior health insurance Information by providing free unbiased health insurance information, including Medicare B for seniors.

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

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

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid 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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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, Every Woman Matters, Madison County General Assistance, and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

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Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

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

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- 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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Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Categories

Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance 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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Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

Categories

Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

Legal service program that 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.

-- With nursing home discharges.

-- Family members obtain guardianship or other legal authority to care for loved ones.

-- People with HIV/AIDS obtain care and services.

Categories

Elder Law
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.
Help consumers prepare electronic and paper applications to establish eligibility to enroll in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and potentially qualify for an insurance affordability program. Counselors are trained and certified to help individuals understand health coverage options and enroll in a plan.

Categories

Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides national consumer inquiries and information about life, auto, property and casualty insurance. Consumer pamphlets are available, visit website for various information.

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