Help seniors with Medicare billing, assistance with Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment, finding a drug plan or supplement that meets their needs, or if they just have questions.

Provides telephone counseling and a website to individuals who need answers to Medicare-related questions or help getting care.

Helps those that are over the age of 65 and eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure with United States Government Medicare health insurance. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are also available. Offers recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

Offers one-on-one counseling to answer questions regarding annual Medicare Open Enrollment, upcoming changes for the next year, Medicare Part A and B benefits, the Part D prescription drug benefit, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, financial assistance, and key registration deadlines.

OSHIP certified volunteer and staff counselors assist people with enrollment for Medicare Part D, Rx plans, and offers comparisons for supplemental policies and Advantage plans. Notary is also available.

Provide guidance on how and when to enroll in Medicare. Review types of available Medicare plans, assist with selecting the best plan for the client after reviewing their health needs, budget and doctor and prescription drug list. This service is provided to the client at no cost.

Administers Medicare which is a health insurance program for people age 65 and over, eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are available. Recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

Seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries with limited incomes and resources know about and make the best use of all available resources for reducing the costs of prescription drugs. Offers an information line to help people understand, compare and sign-up for the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit and the Low Income Subsidy. Works with beneficiaries to resolve Medicare Part D problems. Also helps those who are already receiving Medicare Part D benefits and want to select a different plan for the next calendar year. Also offers benefits screening for other government programs through Benefits Check-up.

Assists seniors in understanding available options when it is time to choose a Medicare, Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan. The O'Neill Center's Social Service staff can help you compare health insurance and prescription plans or re-evaluate your current plan to find the most beneficial coverage for you.

Offers Medicare information, answers general questions, provides printed materials, and makes referrals to other federal agencies serving Medicare recipients and their families.

Offers basic information on Medicare to interested individuals and caretakers. Offers individual one-on-one appointments and group seminars.

Answers questions and provides information on securing Medicare coverage, insurance choices, Medicare rights and protections, payment denials and appeals, complaints about care or treatment and Medicare bills.

Helps those that are over the age of 65 and eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure with United States Government Medicare health insurance. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are also available. Offers recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

Provides information and referrals to individuals enrolled or eligible for Medicare and supplemental insurance, referrals to area senior service providers, and support services such as one-on-one help assessing needs, filling out applications, referring or linking to service agencies or programs, scheduling or assisting with appointments and following up to make sure that the help needed has been obtained.

Provides Certified Application Counselors who connects consumers to Medicare and Medicaid and facilitates enrollment in both programs.

Provides older adults and their families with services and supports needed to stay as independent as possible. Comprehensive assessments are performed and referrals to services are made based on that assessment. Programs include Medicare, Medicaid, utility, and housing forms assistance when needed.

Appeals Medicare denials of coverage for long-term care or home care services. Represents clients in conflicts over Medicare coverage with nursing home and home care providers. Provides information to clients and family members about Medicare nursing home coverage and Medicare HMOs. Sponsors seminars on Medicare reform for professionals in the field.

Provides assistance with questions about Medicare.

Provides information on Medicare Advantage Plans, sometimes called “Part C” or “MA Plans.” Able to compare different Advantage Plans. Medicare Advantage is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare. These plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D. Plans may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

Medicare workshops are offered providing information regarding insurance, including Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements and medical bills, Medicare enrollment and Medicare classes.

Provides Certified Application Counselors who connects consumers to Medicare and Medicaid and facilitates enrollment in both programs.

Determines eligibility for Medicare, a medical insurance program for those who qualify.

Administers Medicare which is a health insurance program for people age 65 and over, eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are available. Recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

Helps those that are over the age of 65 and eligible people with disabilities and people of any age with permanent kidney failure with United States Government Medicare health insurance. Hospital insurance and supplementary medical insurance are also available. Offers recipients with low incomes and few assets may be eligible for extra help signing up for a Part D drug plan.

Offers information and guidance on Medicare Advantage plans and the changes that will affect Medicare beneficiaries in the coming year. Provides a free meal to participants. Areas that will be addressed include: - Enrollment process. - Options for coverage. - Changes in coverage. - How to select coverage. - How to use the Medicare website. - Medicare protection.