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

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
Food Stamps/SNAP
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.

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

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
Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicare Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
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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Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Provides information and assistance to people on Medicare. Trained, knowledgeable staff and volunteers provide one-on-one counseling and information about Medicare, Medicaid, and other health insurance options depending on individual circumstances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Elder Law
Health Related Advocacy Groups
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Offers a "one-stop shop" for resources that patients and individuals in the community seeking to become Bluestem Health patients can go to apply for services without the need to travel to multiple places. Team members can assist with applying for the Sliding Fee Discount Program, enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace or in Medicaid, or accessing Economic or General Assistance programs. From the beginning stages of the application process through completion, our Patient Support Services team works closely with patients to help them understand what is required from each program.

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance 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.

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Peer Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Home Delivered Meals
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers the important questions about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, long-term care insurance and other health insurance issues. Free, confidential appointments.

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