Description:

Provides free health insurance counseling provided through volunteers trained by the Illinois Department of Insurance. Offers assistance with any questions about Medicare. Also educates and assists with:

- Medicare Advantage Plans
- HMOs
- PPOs
- Prescription Drug Coverage through Medicare and other sources
- Extra Help from Social Security for prescription drug costs
- Long-term Care Insurance
- Medicare Claims and Appeals
- Medicare Beneficiary Rights and Guarantees
- Medicaid Medical Coverage
- Medicaid & Medicare Advantage Plans (MMAIs)
- Medicaid Benefits for Home & Community Based Services
- Medicaid Benefits for Sheltered and Long-Term Care
- Medicaid Applications

Eligibility:

Must be an individual with a disability (no age limit) or an older adult age 65 years or older who has Medicare or transitioning to Medicare.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Visit https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/ to verify township residency. Enter the address of the individual in need in the magnifying glass in the link provided.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Call for an appointment

Documents Required
- Medicare Card (if available)
- List of recent medications being taken

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Legal Status:

Other

Date of Official Change:

October 4, 2023