Provides information and referrals for local community, in home care for non-medical services, signup site for access transportation, and port authority bus pass for disabled/elderly. Also offers driving course.

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.

A volunteer-staffed program to assist Medicare beneficiaries in the following areas: - Clarifying current health insurance coverage - Determining if current health insurance coverage is adequate - Assistance in finding supplemental insurance - Assisting with applications and providing information on PACE Plus, a program designed to aid income eligible seniors with the cost of prescription drugs - Assistance with Medicare prescription drug coverage

Assists with 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). E) Access to Other Agencies and Government Services

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.

Provides such services as: application for retirement benefits, SSI and disability benefits, survivors' benefits, and Medicare. Assists with checking application or appeal status, replacing Medicare card, obtaining SSA forms, and a new or replacement Social Security card.

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.

State health insurance assistance program counseling for people with medicare. Assist with issues relation to medicare, prescriptions and supplemental health insurance. Our staff can help with billing, PACE applications and a myriad of concerns, providing information allowing educated decisions and peace of mind.

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

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.

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

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

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, grocery shopping trips, medicare and health insurance counseling, transportation to and from, income tax help, support groups, and entitlement help. Provides PACE, rent rebate energy assistance.

APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program for seniors with health insurance concerns. Will help decide which medicare HMO is right for you and explain what services are covered under what parts.

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.

A national non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve independent lives filled with dignity and purpose. Services offered to members include: - Publications such as Modern Maturity and the AARP Bulletin - Legislative advocacy - Educational resources - Access to local chapter activities - 55 Alive/Mature Driving program (See own listing) - Legal counsel for the elderly - Grandparent Information Center provides information and resources to help grandparents cope with their surrogate parent roles

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

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

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