Senior Health Insurance Information Program

InHome & Case Management ServicesAging Waiver (Medicaid): Helps elderly remain at home with services like personal care and case management Alternatives Program: State-funded support for low-income seniors living independently Veteran-Directed Care: Empowers veterans to manage their own care services at home National Caregiver Support Program: Provides education and resources for caregivers, especially those caring for dementia patients Insurance & Benefits AssistanceState Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): Offers unbiased Medicare counseling and assistance Benefits Enrollment Center: Helps connect Medicare beneficiaries and veterans with public and VA assistance Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Works with older adults to detect and report healthcare fraud and misuse Senior Volunteer & Engagement Programs (AmeriCorps Seniors)Senior Companion, Foster Grandparent, RSVP: Members aged 55+ support local needsproviding companionship, tutoring, phone reassurance, fall-prevention classes, and more.Telephone Reassurance: Volunteers regularly call homebound seniors to reduce isolation .AmeriCorps Seniors: Coordinates senior volunteers through multiple programs to address nutrition and isolation .Long-Term Care AdvocacyOmbudsman Services: Advocates for residents rights in nursing homes and long-term care facilities .Education & Wellness WorkshopsCaregiver & Health Education: Conducts evidence-based workshops and classes for caregivers and seniors .Community Events: Hosts workshops on topics like Medicare open enrollment and fraud prevention .Senior Center SupportSenior Centers: Supports local centers to address meal access, social interaction, and programming needs