Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

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.

Provides older adults with information and assistance in understanding their health insurance options, property tax and rent rebate, and PACE eligibility.

State Senator serving the 18th senatorial district Services provided by his staff include: - Legislative updates - Assistance with resolution of complaints pertaining to state service. - Obtain copies of House/Senate Bills and Laws - Can expedite obtaining Birth/Death Certificates - Notary services - Distribution of applications for those wishing to become a notary public - Information about and referral to appropriate services PA MEDI (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) Wednesday by appointment.

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

Provide free, confidential, objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly), and Long-Term Care Insurance. Counselors explain benefits, assist in evaluating different insurance plans (including Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D plans, and more), assist in Medicare enrollment and application for financial assistance for Part B and D plans, assist with the lottery funded PACE applications and questions, and assist with the Medicare appeal process.

Provides in-person services for programs managed by the Social Security Administration.

Offers a collection of books, magazines, and audiobooks; summer programs; Internet access, and information on public assistance programs.

Committed to supporting and empowering the well being of adults of all ages, residing in Lehigh County. Information and assistance is provided to enable individuals to remain active, healthy, productive and independent in their community. Senior Services include: - PA MEDI - Adult day care - Assessment - Care Management - Caregiver Support Program - Cedarview Apartments - Health and Wellness - Homemaker/home support (18-59 years of age) - Housing case management/housing assistance - Information and assistance - Neighborhood senior centers - PA LINK to Aging and Disability Resources (www.lehighnorthamptonlink.org) - Ombudsman program - Personal care - Protective services - Transportation https://www.lehighcounty.org/Departments/Human-Services/Aging-and-Adult-Services/Programs/Information-and-Assistance">Click here to find information on subsidized housing, home health care, personal care homes, nursing homes, retirement communities, etc

Answers questions about Medicare, Advantage Plans, Medicaid, Medicare Supplements, prescription Part D Plans, and other issues related to health insurance.

Provides information to individuals who are receiving Medicare benefits. PA MEDI counselors consist of both staff and specifically trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare and provide objective and easy to understand information on a variety of topics

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.

A free, confidential, and staffed by trained volunteers who can provide older adults with straightforward information about Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and preventive care, help with medical insurance paperwork and answer questions about the appeals process. Counselors are located at various sites throughout Carbon County.

Assists older adults in understanding their Medicare health insurance options.

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

Serves as a free health insurance counseling program for individuals on Medicare and Medicaid. Provides counselors who answer questions about Medicare and provide easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance. Offers insurance options to help find an option that meets the client's health and wellness needs. Assists in filing appeals and grievances for denied services, and quality of care.

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

Connects consumers to health coverage. Assists with Medicaid, CHIP, and Pennie – Pennsylvania’s state-based health insurance exchange.

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

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

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

Serves the educational, informational and recreational reading needs of residents using the full range of available resources. Provides free wifi, digital resources, catalogs, meeting room rentals, printing, copying, faxing, and access to computers. Offers programs for children, youth, and adults.

Area Agencies on Aging provides local services, act as advocates, and generally assist older citizens to remain active in their communities. They operate under guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Services include: - Advocacy - Support and representation, administratively and legislatively, for the needs of older adults as a group or individually. - PA MEDI - assistance with health insurance benefit concerns, appeals, benefit applications. - Employment Services - subsidized employment for training purposes. Available to low income persons age 55 and older. - Information and Referral - answers to questions on the availability of services and programs for older adults. - Legal Services - provided in non-fee generating cases via a contract with North Penn Legal Services, Inc. - Nursing Home Transition - Information about availability of long term care in a variety of settings - in the home, or in assisted living, and planning/coordination in making a move to an alternate setting including arranging for necessary services, for current residents of nursing homes. - Ombudsman - receives, investigates and assists in resolving complaints about quality of long term care. Provides information on long term care issues. - Protective Services - activities, resources and supports to prevent or intervene in abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment cases. - Specialized Transportation - limited availability of rides to medical appointments and social service agencies. - Care Management - casework services for assessment and care planning, and authorization of the following: - Adult Day Care - caregiving in an organized setting for less than a 24 hour day. Excellent for caregiver respite. - Emergency Energy Assistance - bill payment or provision of fuel to avoid utility shut off or lack of fuel in crisis situations. - Caregiver Support Program - educational services and financial assistance to family care providers. - Home Delivered Meals - hot/cold meals delivered to maintain necessary nutrition. - Home Health Care - skilled nursing, therapy and aide services. - Nursing Home Respite Services - respite for overnight absences of caregivers. - Personal Care - in-home help with bathing and other personal hygiene, laundry, shopping and meal preparation. - Pre-Admission Assessment - level of care determination for those considering admission to a long term care facility. - Waiver Services - Medicaid-funded in-home services of the types listed above, and more, to maintain nursing-home eligible older adults in their homes. - Senior Farmer Market Nutrition Program - provides food vouchers for residents 60 years old who meet income guidelines Information and referral service provides information on the availability of services and programs for older adults. Services may be delivered directly, purchased from a community agency, or available through a cooperative agreement.

State Representative serving the 132nd Legislative District Staff may assist with: - Penn DOT Issues - PACE applications - Property Tax/Rent Rebates - Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot - PA publications, maps - Birth/Death certificates - Arranging tours of the State Capitol PA MEDI (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) second Tuesday of the month by appointment.