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Assists with understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and benefits.

A federally funded program designed to answer questions older adults have about Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and preventive care. Apprise is free, confidential, and staffed by trained volunteers who can provide older adults with clear and objective advice about available insurance options, help with medical insurance paperwork and answer questions about the appeals process. Counselors are located at various sites throughout Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

Provides community educational sessions as well as one-on-one counseling on Social Security and Medicare benefit planning, long-term living planning, check writing and budgeting, and fiduciary bookkeeping. Helps to develop individualized plans to meet the needs of each client.

A free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians by answering questions and providing objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.

Provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assists older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include: - Senior Centers and other activities - Legal Assistance - Benefit Counseling/Assistance with applications - Volunteer Opportunities - Ombudsman Services - Level of Care Assessment - Transportation - Provides Caregiver Support Program - Provides daily hands-on care - Protective Services for older adults to investigate reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or abandonment and services to reduce risk for incapacitated persons. - Senior Farmer's Market Program distributes free vouchers for residents age 60 or older that meet income guidelines Core services offered after a clinical evaluation: - In-home services - In-home meals - Care/Case management - Consumer reimbursement - Adult Day Care - Personal Emergency Response System - Personal Care services Information and referr

Provides information and referral services for older adults covering many areas of concern including: A) PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) Medicare Counseling B) Home delivered meals C) Check in services and friendly calls D) Small home repair referrals E) Pet care services referrals F) Professional services referrals, such as legal or financial G) Senior Farmers Market vouchers for individuals who qualify H) AARP tax preparation assistance I) Home heating assistance offered by local counties

Cedarview Apartment complex is 200 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate-income residents, 62 years of age or older, as well as income qualified persons younger than 62 who are on disability. All applicants must be self-sufficient as Cedarview does not provide medical or personal care services. Two year waiting list for those over 62 and five year waiting list for those under 62. PA MEDI (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) available the second Wednesday from 11am-1pm.

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Offers a variety of programs for seniors, including:AARP driving course, light breakast, lunch daily, medicare and health insurance counseling, transportation to and from, income tax help, support groups, and entitlement help. ALso provides rent rebate energy assistance.

Provides information about applying for retirement and disability benefits provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Assists with the comparison and selection of Medicare supplemental Insurance Plans, Medicare managed Care Programs, Medicare prescription, long-term care insurance policies, and other health insurance and public benefit programs. Provides claim filing and other related paperwork assistance, advocacy, and referral to other appropriate federal & state agencies are also available.

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Provides answers to questions about Medicare and provide information about Long-Term Care Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Prescription drug coverage.

Offers free Medicare counseling to anyone who is on Medicare or will be going on Medicare. PA MEDI Counselors are specially trained to answer your questions and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. PA MEDI counselors work individually and confidentially with beneficiaries to determine their health care needs and preferences, compare health insurance options, and help obtain Medicare and supplemental coverage that fits their lifestyle and their budget. PA MEDI Counselors do not sell Medicare products but rather offer current, unbiased Medicare Education to help you make the most informed choice about the Medicare options available to you.

Provides Medicare education, presents favorable plans taking several factors into consideration including providers and prescriptions, sign up for Part A and Part B, sign up for either Advantage Plans or Supplement Plans, sign up for Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) - designed for those on Medicare and Medicaid.

One-on-one counseling, holds seminars open to the public on topics such as Medicare Basics, programs to help save money and Medicare Prescription Coverage.

Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight - PA MEDI- is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help all Pennsylvanians with Medicare. PA MEDI counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers who can answer your questions and provide you with objective, easy to understand information about Medicare.

Trains volunteers to educate and inform potential recipients or caretakers about Medicare, leading to increased access to benefits and savings.

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Offers prescription assistance programs, PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly) and PACENET, for Pennsylvania residents age 65 or older with limited income. Provides information regarding the numerous plans covered by Medicare and assists with enrollment.

Provides answers to questions about Medicare and provide information about Long-Term Care Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Prescription drug coverage

Trained staff and volunteer health insurance counselors available to answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, Long-Term Care Insurance and Medicare Supplemental Insurance

Offers help to older adults so they can understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits and assist them in making sound decisions about what is best for them.

Support Services and Consumer Resources offers assistance on a variety of legal, financial and health services. Age eligibility may apply. Services available include: A) Financial and Legal Advice B) Benefit Screenings and Application Assistance C) Medicare and Healthcare Options; APPRISE Counselor D) Assistance with LIHEAP E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

Assists clients in enrolling in healthcare coverage, including Medicare Health Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Medicare Cost Sharing Programs, and Supplemental Insurance options.