THE FOLLOWING IS A CRIS HEALTHY AGING RELEASE
ABOVE: Hoopeston Public Library
Hoopeston, Ill– CRIS Healthy Aging is inviting the public to learn more about navigating Medicare during a seminar organized with the State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). The session will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 23 inside the Hoopeston Public Library, 110 N. 4th St.
SHIP is a free health insurance counseling service supported by the federal government for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers. The session on March 23 is provided through support from the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging. Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Certified SHIP counselors at CRIS Healthy Aging provide free, unbiased assistance with a wide range of Medicare-related topics including:
⦁ Comparing Medicare plans, including Part A, Part B, Part D, and supplemental insurance
⦁ Understanding eligibility and enrollment rules
⦁ Identifying financial assistance programs to reduce out-of-pocket costs
⦁ Helping with appeals for denied claims
⦁ Explaining deductibles, coinsurance, copayments, and premiums
⦁ Offering guidance on long-term care coverage
For more information about our SHIP Program, the SHIP Seminar or other services, please contact CRIS Healthy Aging at (217) 443-2999.
About CRIS Healthy Aging
CRIS Healthy Aging is a part of the Community Health Division of Carle Health. CRIS was established in 1971 as Danville’s only “Senior Agency” designed to assist and support older adults in one location. Currently, we serve clients in both Vermilion and Champaign counties. Our mission is to keep older adults safe, healthy, and independent while enabling them to stay in their own homes and community for as long as possible. We do this by providing an abundance of innovative services, programs, classes and support groups allowing older adults to lead active and well-rounded lifestyles. For more information about our programs and services, please visit our website, CRISHealthyAging.org.
