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SENIOR HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHAP) | SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) | OASIS SENIOR CENTER

Provides health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries.

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

What's Here

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

CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS | NEBRASKA MEDICINE

Helps patients 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.

What's Here

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling

AGING SERVICES NAVIGATION | FAMILY SERVICE - SERVING CHAMPAIGN, DOUGLAS, AND PIATT COUNTIES

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.

What's Here

General Benefits and Services Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Medicare Information/Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

PEER ADVOCATE PROGRAM | POLK COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES - IOWA

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.

What's Here

Medicare Information/Counseling
Home Delivered Meals
Peer Counseling
Senior Advocacy Groups
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling

STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) / SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL (SMP) | NORTHEAST NEBRASKA AREA AGENCY ON AGING AND AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and education to Nebraskans. Services may include: Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare Fraud Awareness, quick quotes on supplemental insurance, prescription drug plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and other coverage.

What's Here

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS | BRODSTONE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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.

What's Here

Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS | EAST CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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.

What's Here

Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling

HEALTH CARE BENEFITS HELPLINE | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHCARE AND FAMILY SERVICES

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.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Physician Referrals

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION/COUNSELING | AARP - IOWA

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

CERTIFIED APPLICATION COUNSELORS | LINCOLN LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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.

What's Here

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling

GENERAL BENEFITS AND SERVICES ASSISTANCE | WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTHCARE COVERAGE ENROLLMENT SERVICES | HENDERSON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

Certified Application Counselors help clients find healthcare coverage that fits their needs.

What's Here

General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling

IMMIGRATION/HISPANIC INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE | CENTRO DE INFORMACION

Provides various information and assistance to Immigrants and Hispanic individuals, including:

- Information and referral.

- Educational seminars addressing employment, housing, immigration and naturalization, financial literacy, health issues, and more.

- Job-seeking training and tips.

- Medicaid information and counseling.

- General benefits assistance.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs
Immigrant Benefits Assistance

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION PROGRAM | SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Assists seniors regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare supplemental insurance, long term care insurance, group health insurance, etc.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH LEGAL ASSISTANCE | PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES, INC.

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT | CHAMPAIGN COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSUMERS

Provides education and assistance to facilitate enrollment of county residents in health insurance through the Marketplace or ACA health insurance and Medicaid.

People in need of assistance due to language barriers, technology disadvantages, or a lack of understanding of health insurance can arrange to talk to an enrollment assister.

What's Here

Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling

SENIOR HEALTH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SHAP) | SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

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.

What's Here

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

HEALTHCARE COVERAGE ENROLLMENT SERVICES | HENDERSON COUNTY RURAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

Certified Application Counselors help clients find healthcare coverage that fits their needs.

What's Here

General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicaid Information/Counseling
Affordable Care Act Insurance Information/Counseling