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The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.

Visit Healthcare.gov to learn about your options to get health insurance coverage, check if you qualify for savings, and compare plans.

The Aging and Senior Assistance Helpline acts as a portal to various services offered by the Illinois Department on Aging, including inquiring about senior health insurance (Medicare-related questions), checking Benefit Access application status, and more. The line also accepts reports for the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which investigates mistreatment and poor living conditions in long-term care facilities. This service is open to individuals age 18 or older who are either a current resident, a prospective resident, or a former resident of a long-term care facility.

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: -People who are 65 or older -Certain younger people with disabilities -People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD) The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services: -Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care, and some home health care. -Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) Part B covers certain doctors' services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services. -Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines).

Get Covered Illinois is the state's official health insurance marketplace where you can enroll in health and dental coverage. It's the only place you can apply for tax credits to help lower the cost of your coverage.

Guidance under the State Health Assistance Program (SHAP) and State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) for Medicare Part A, B, C, and D.

Call to get answers to questions, change your PCP, find specialists or other healthcare providers, file a complaint, tell us if you have a new address or phone number, and more. Can refer to any physician or specialist (including optometrists, audiologists, etc.) accepting Illinois Health Connect Medicaid, except for dentists. For anything dental-related, please call DentaQuest (888-286-2447). Those who are covered by Illinois Health Connect Medicaid and are in need of transportation should contact First Transit (also listed in our database).

DentaQuest provides referrals to dentists who accept Medicaid plans.

Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare information and enrollment assistance.

The Illinois Department on Aging helps older adults live independently in their own homes and communities. The Department's Senior HelpLine provides information on a wide range of programs and services, and links individuals aged 60 and older and their caregivers to local resources and support services in their communities. Professional staff briefly assess needs, send literature, and write referrals for care coordination services, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, legal services, transportation, employment, and nutrition services. The line can also provide guidance on Medicare via its Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP).

Medical Reimbursement & Management Services, Inc. assists in applying for Medicare and in choosing appropriate Medicare supplements, prescription drug plans, and Advantage plans.

Putnam County Community Center offers medicaid information and counseling.

Heartland Health Services offers Medicaid guidance.

The OSF Care-A-Van focuses on the under-served areas of Peoria, providing free healthcare services that include blood pressure screenings, doctor consultations, nurse visits, exercise consults, dietician consults, health education, insurance consults, linkage with a primary care doctor, discussion of general health concerns, and spiritual support. The program can be accessed without an appointment, on a first come, first serve basis. All services are free of charge.

Heartland Health Services has been in operation since February 1, 2004, as a federally designated community health center. Its targeted population is low-income adults and children. Among its many programs, it provides health insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare navigation; as well as help in completing Social Security benefits applications, SNAP/Link applications, and applications for various assistance programs (utilities, etc.).

Good Days offers medical assistance programs for people dealing with a variety of diseases: Copay Assistance Copays for treatments that can extend life and alleviate suffering Travel Assistance Transportation costs can be a significant barrier to treatment access. The Good Days Travel Assistance program pays for travel costs to ensure patients have access to the care they need. The specially-trained team of Care Navigators make all travel arrangements and stay in constant contact with the patient, physician and case manager throughout the course of the patient’s treatment. Travel assistance may include transportation by car or a variety of public transit options including Uber Health and Lyft for Healthcare. If a patient’s treatment requires an overnight stay, Good Days Care navigators will arrange flights, car rentals, and lodging as needed. By coordinating travel from start to finish, the Travel Assistance program ensures patients can easily adhere to important medical appointments. Premium Assistance Good Days offers the Premium Assistance Program for individuals who need help paying their monthly medical insurance premiums. Diagnostic Testing Assistance Many insurance plans do not cover diagnostic testing, which could be key in obtaining a proper diagnosis and/or appropriate treatment plan. Good Days can potentially offer financial assistance to cover the cost of diagnostic testing.

The Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging offers guidance in navigating Medicare, Medicaid, and Extra Help.

Get Covered Illinois is the state's official health insurance marketplace where you can enroll in health and dental coverage. It's the only place you can apply for tax credits to help lower the cost of your coverage.

Putnam County Community Center offers medicare information and counseling.

Visit Healthcare.gov to learn about your options to get health insurance coverage, check if you qualify for savings, and compare plans.

Heartland Health Services offers Medicare information and counseling.

Age Central is a private, not for profit service agency serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, family caregivers, and grandparents raising grandchildren. One of 13 Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois and one of over 728 in the United States, CIAA is authorized by the Older Americans Act of 1965 as amended, Illinois Act on Aging, and the Illinois Department on Aging to provide services in Fulton, Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford counties.

Visit Healthcare.gov to learn about your options to get health insurance coverage, check if you qualify for savings, and compare plans.

Heartland Health Services offers guidance for those with health insurance questions.

Get Covered Illinois is the state's official health insurance marketplace where you can enroll in health and dental coverage. It's the only place you can apply for tax credits to help lower the cost of your coverage.