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The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) has answers to all of your questions on Medicare: basics, plan choices, and prescription drug and other cost saving information. SHIP is funded by your tax dollars, provides unbiased information and is not affiliated with any insurance company.
COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM FALLS ARE ALEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR OLDER ADULTS. A Matter of Balance is a series of 8, 2-hoursessions designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels. Learn to: View falls/the fear of falling as controllable; Set realistic goals for increasing activity; Change environment to reduce fall risk…
Our federal Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program uses trained volunteers to completes tax returns - at no charge - for older adults and the disabled. Volunteers perform meaningful work, receive onsite training, utilize easy to use tax tax software and receive a stipend for the work. Program is January through April and volunteers work…
Older Relatives as Caregivers and Grandparents raising children can meet with a group of their peers and learn about community resources and financial assistance available.
SENIORS...VETERANS...MEDICARE CLIENTS...DON'T BE A VICTIM! The Better Business Bureau's Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials,…
SENIORS...VETERANS...MEDICARE CLIENTS...DON'T BE A VICTIM! The Better Business Bureau's Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials,…
SENIORS...VETERANS...MEDICARE CLIENTS...DON'T BE A VICTIM! The Better Business Bureau's Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials,…
SENIORS...VETERANS...MEDICARE CLIENTS...DON'T BE A VICTIM! The Better Business Bureau's Fraud Summit is a must attend. Concerned about Medicare Fraud? Our Agency is an event partner, and our SHIP Regional Coordinator James Roberson will provide tips on how to keep your Medicare benefits free from scams. Partners in Fraud Prevention: AARP, local law enforcement, elected officials,…
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment is the time period members can make changes to their existing plan or disenroll from their current plan and return to Original Medicare. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) trained counselors can assist you with Medicare questions. Call 251-706-4680 for more information.
FREE TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM FOR BALDWIN AND ESCAMBIA COUNTIES The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program is geared toward modest income seniors 60+, veterans and their families, and the disabled and is particularly for seniors with questions about pensions and retirement-related issues. The tax program saved clients $448,000 in…
Matter of Balance Falls Prevention Classes are held each week for 8-week, 2 hour sessions. Participants learn how to avoid falls and become more physically active. To RSVP, call or text Debbie at 804-514-7742. Instructors: Debbie & Henry Leidheiser Click Here for More Information
Medicare can be complicated! Whether you are new to Medicare or a current user, trained Medicare specialists will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Learn about the Medicare Savings Program (reduces premiums, deductibles and and co-insurance) and the LIS Extra Help program (reduces prescription drug costs).