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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.

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.

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Long Term Care Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

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Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

General information on Medicare and Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap). Updated information about Medicare health plan options, including fee-for-service Medicare, and where available, managed care. Specific quality and satisfaction information about managed care plans. Telephone numbers for help with billing questions, Medicare claims, and more complex questions about health insurance. During non-business hours, callers can access an automated line to request information.

Medicare and You handouts or audio tapes in English or Spanish, request updated information about health plans, and/or listen to pre-recorded answers to frequently asked questions.

Comparisons of Medicare Managed Care plans and Prescription Drug Plans available for potential enrollment (changing current enrollment) during Open Enrollment each year, which is October 15 through December 7.

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

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
Senior services.

Home delivered meals.

Information and referral.

Case management.

Arranges for in-home services (housekeeping, yard work, personal care, transportation, shopping, and laundry assistance).

Activities coordination.

Counseling with seniors and/or family members.

Resource development.

Advocacy.

Coordination and technical assistance to senior organizations.

Wellness program, strength training, Tai Chi, and Stepping On fall prevention class.

Caregiver support.

Insurance counseling, including Medicare.

Assistance with Social Security applications and questions.

Foot Clinics; specifically toenail trimming.

Loans durable medical equipment

Farmers Market coupons distributed each summer.

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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Homemaker Assistance
Senior Centers
Geriatric Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
General Yard Work

Provides trained SHIIP counselors to help understand Medicare coverage options to help make informed choices based upon health, budget or both, of the individual. Provides free assistance to walk individuals through the Medicare process (annual open enrollment period is October 15 through December 7).

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral
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.

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Medicare Information/Counseling
Long Term Care Insurance 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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Food Stamps/SNAP
Medicare Information/Counseling
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Medicaid Information/Counseling
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
Provides one-on-one insurance counseling to seniors. The SHIP counselors can answer questions about Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, advantage plans, HMOs, PPOs, PFFs, prescription drug coverage, long-term insurance, claims and appeals and beneficiary rights and guarantees.

Congregate and home delivered meals.

Blood pressure clinics monthly.

Senior centers offer, pool, shuffleboard, exercise, cards (pitch, bridge and chicken foot), puzzles, socialization with coffee every day and pedicures.

Information and referral services.

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Blood Pressure Screening
Medicare Information/Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Centers
Foot Screening
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites

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.

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Medicare Information/Counseling

Congregate and home delivered meals.

Blood pressure clinics monthly.

Senior centers offer, pool, shuffleboard, exercise, cards (pitch, bridge and chicken foot), puzzles, socialization with coffee every day and pedicures.

Information and referral services.

Categories

Blood Pressure Screening
Medicare Information/Counseling
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Home Delivered Meals
Senior Centers
Foot Screening
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Trained counselors provide health insurance information to area senior citizens and help with organizing medical bills, medicare statements, and filing claims. Information is provided on Medicare, Medicare supplements, long term care insurance, and claim reports.

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Health Insurance Claims Assistance for Beneficiaries
Medicare Information/Counseling

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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Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Friendly Visiting
Friendly Telephoning
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Community Gardening
Senior Health Insurance Information Counseling provided by volunteers for Medicare assistance. Counseling done by appointment only.
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
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Health Insurance 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.

Senior Care Options program available to older Nebraskans who are considering admission to a nursing home and may be eligible for Medicaid assistance. Clients are screened according to a standardized assessment process developed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Care Managers arrange for services, which allow older adults to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Housekeeping and supportive services to include grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, transportation and personal care.

Family Caregiver Support for those caring for an aging adult or grandparents caring for a minor child. Provides information, assistance, support group, respite care, and supplemental services.

Home delivered meals are provided to homebound by reason of illness, disability or isolation. The meals meet 1/3 of the daily dietary recommended needs of adults 60 years and over and the requirements of the Older Americans Act and state and local laws.

Public benefit services, legal assistance, education, Medicare filing, and volunteer training through SHIIP.

Categories

Home Delivered Meals
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Area Agencies on Aging
Homemaker Assistance
Case/Care Management
Adult Out of Home Respite Care
Long Term Care Options Counseling
Children's In Home Respite Care
Children's Out of Home Respite Care
Adult In Home Respite Care
Adoption and Foster/Kinship Care Support Groups
Medicare Information/Counseling
Specialized Information and Referral

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.

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Medicare Information/Counseling