Helps with obtaining medical insurance for children with an absent parent.

Offers referrals for behavioral health, mental health, and drug and alcohol use disorder services.

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Offers services and programs to seniors, ages 50 and above.
Includes:
- PA MEDI: Trained staff and volunteers assist individuals in navigating the Medicare system and help them to understand all available options.
- Meals on Wheels: Provides nutritious hot and cold meals to homebound individuals.
- Health & Wellness: Offers health promotion and disease prevention, fitness classes, walking clubs, and wellness screenings.
- Living & Learning after 50: Courses, classes, events, trips and workshops for active older adults, including a Senior Expo.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Senior Community Centers - Offer a variety of programs and services as well as lunch-time meals.

Offers health insurance information for individuals, families, seniors, the unemployed, and those with pre-existing conditions, and small businesses

Advocacates for health insurance consumers.
Offers education and consumer outreach program on benefits offered by the Affordable Care Act and its implementation.

Administers the laws of the Commonwealth as they pertain to the regulations of the insurance industry and the protection of the insurance consumer. Provides information and handles complaints about insurance companies.

Free health insurance counseling program to help Pennsylvanians age 60+ select insurance programs and medicare HMO's that will best meet their needs. Can help file appeals when services have been denied.

Provide free, confidential, objective, easy-to-understand
information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental
Insurance, Medicaid, PACE (Pharmaceutical Assistance
Contract for the Elderly), and Long-Term Care Insurance.
Counselors explain benefits, assist in evaluating different insurance plans (including Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D plans, and more), assist in Medicare enrollment and application for financial assistance for Part B and D plans, assist with the lottery funded PACE applications and questions, and assist with the Medicare appeal process.

A volunteer-staffed program to assist Medicare beneficiaries in the following areas:
- Clarifying current health insurance coverage
- Determining if current health insurance coverage is adequate
- Assistance in finding supplemental insurance
- Assisting with applications and providing information on PACE Plus, a program designed to aid income eligible seniors with the cost of prescription drugs
- Assistance with Medicare prescription drug coverage

Serves as a free health insurance counseling program for individuals on Medicare and Medicaid. Provides counselors who answer questions about Medicare and provide easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance. Offers insurance options to help find an option that meets the client's health and wellness needs. Assists in filing appeals and grievances for denied services, and quality of care.

Connects older adults with the community.
A) PA MEDI - Medicare Counseling Program: Free one-on-one or telephone assistance to older persons to help them understand Medicare eligibility and benefits, Medicare supplemental insurance, and prescription drug coverage.
B) Senior Center Information: For those 60+, a center offers meals, social activities, and a range of activities and wellness programming.
D) Transportation Assistance: Rabbittransit has developed a shared ride program for those 60+ for specific programs and those 65+ for other transportation needs. For more information please call.
E) Tax Assistance Program: This free service can address tax issues for most middle to low-income taxpayers age 60 and over.

Provides free health insurance navigator services in Pennsylvania. Provides in-person assistance on applying for insurance through the federal Marketplace(Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare" insurance), Medical Assistance, or the Children's Health Insurance Program.

A free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians by answering questions and providing objective, easy-to-understand information about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance.

A free, confidential, and staffed by trained volunteers who can provide older adults with straightforward information about Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid, long-term care insurance and preventive care, help with medical insurance paperwork and answer questions about the appeals process. Counselors are located at various sites throughout Carbon County.

Offers medical benefits including doctor visits, hospital services, vision, dental, and prescription benefits, and other programs unique to their plan.

Provides information and referral services for older adults covering many areas of concern including:
A) PA MEDI (formerly APPRISE) Medicare Counseling
B) Home delivered meals
C) Check in services and friendly calls
D) Small home repair referrals
E) Pet care services referrals
F) Professional services referrals, such as legal or financial
G) Senior Farmers Market vouchers for individuals who qualify
H) AARP tax preparation assistance
I) Home heating assistance offered by local counties

Takes calls to assist Members, families, and providers in all areas of behavioral health. Gathers initial assessment information. Performs basic risk assessments.

Links expectant mothers to early prenatal care/birth preparation. Connects moms and kids to health insurance and needed health services. Program also offers parenting and child development workshops, screening and counseling and connects young children to early learning and early intervention resources.

Links expectant mothers to early prenatal care/birth preparation. Connects moms and kids to health insurance and needed health services. Program also offers parenting and child development workshops, screening and counseling and connects young children to early learning and early intervention resources.

Uses the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model to teach pre- and post-natal health education during home-visits in addition to providing health screenings and referrals for conditions like maternal depression and child developmental delays, health insurance and food benefits enrollment assistance, information on reproductive healthcare, family planning, childcare, and overall socio-emotional support for pregnant and parenting people with children ages 0-18 months.

Uses the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model to teach pre- and post-natal health education during home-visits in addition to providing health screenings and referrals for conditions like maternal depression and child developmental delays, health insurance and food benefits enrollment assistance, information on reproductive healthcare, family planning, childcare, and overall socio-emotional support for pregnant and parenting people with children ages 0-18 months.

Uses the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model to teach pre- and post-natal health education during home-visits in addition to providing health screenings and referrals for conditions like maternal depression and child developmental delays, health insurance and food benefits enrollment assistance, information on reproductive healthcare, family planning, childcare, and overall socio-emotional support for pregnant and parenting people with children ages 0-18 months.

Offers help to older adults so they can understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits and assist them in making sound decisions about what is best for them.

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Provides health insurance counseling, assistance with Medicare, HMOs, supplemental insurance, medical assistance, long-term care insurance, and PACE (prescription assistance).

Offers informationail, educational, and recreational activities.

A 200 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate-income residents, 62 years of age or older, as well as income qualified persons younger than 62 who are on disability. All applicants must be self-sufficient as Cedarview does not provide medical or personal care services. Two year waiting list for those over 62 and five year waiting list for those under 62.



APPRISE (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) available the second Wednesday, 11:00am to 1:00pm.

Cedarview Apartment complex is 200 one-bedroom apartments for low to moderate-income residents, 62 years of age or older, as well as income qualified persons younger than 62 who are on disability. All applicants must be self-sufficient as Cedarview does not provide medical or personal care services. Two year waiting list for those over 62 and five year waiting list for those under 62.



PA MEDI (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) available the second Wednesday from 11am-1pm.

RSVP APPRISE volunteers are trained to educate and inform potential recipients or caretakers about Medicare, leading to increased access to benefits and savings.

Advocates for policy change, establishes programs and services, and produces, and distributes educational materials.

Provides information to individuals who are receiving Medicare benefits. PA MEDI counselors consist of both staff and specifically trained volunteers who can answer questions about Medicare and provide objective and easy to understand information on a variety of topics

Provides prenatal and postpartum care to women and children - 1st trimester up to 24 months of child's age. Assists with insurance, obtaining a medical provider, transportation, parenting assistance, and general client advocacy. Focuses on education, outreach, case management, interconceptional care, maternal depression, and health and screening.

Maintains information about malpractice liability suits. Pays claims against participating health care providers and eligible entities for losses or damages.

Assistance with understanding Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and benefits

Pennie is Pennsylvania's official health insurance marketplace. It offers financial assistance to help lower the cost of coverage and care.

State health insurance assistance program counseling for people with medicare. Assist with issues relation to medicare, prescriptions and supplemental health insurance. Our staff can help with billing, PACE applications and a myriad of concerns, providing information allowing educated decisions and peace of mind.

One-on-one counseling, holds seminars open to the public on topics such as Medicare Basics, programs to help save money and Medicare Prescription Coverage.

Assists with comparison and selection of Medicare supplemental Insurance Plans, Medicare managed Care Programs, Medicare prescription, long-term care insurance policies, and other health insurance and public benefit programs.
Provides claim filing and other related paperwork assistance, advocacy, and referral to other appropriate federal & state agencies are also available.

Assists in securing health insurance, a primary medical home or referral free/low cost care, and access to emergency dental care or eyeglasses.

Resources for transportation to medical appointments also available.

Operates as a civil rights organization, participates in voter registration, criminal justice issues, housing, veterans and armed services, health, religious, legal redress, education, candidate forums, women issues, ACT, and etc.

Offers health care services for Medical Assistance recipients; to improve the quality of health care available to Medical Assistance recipients; and to stabilize Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance spending.

Specially trained volunteers help older Pennsylvanians who are Medicare beneficiaries understand Medicare, Medicare Part D, PACE, and other insurance benefits and assist them in making sound decisions about what is best for them.

Offers

primary care such as preventive medical, eye and dental.
Prescriptive assistance, education for the client and general population regarding the
availability and proper use of health services, mental health referral services as necessary, drug and alcohol referrals services, housing referral
s, assistance in obtaining health insurance and when needed socks and personal care items.

PA MEDI is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Pennsylvania's Medicare Beneficiaries. PA MEDI will help Pennsylvanians with Medicare understand their health insurance options and help them make sound decisions about what is best for them. Aside from Medicare/Medicaid eligibility, the APPRISE program will screen for eligibility for all other programs

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

State Senator serving the 18th senatorial district
Services provided by his staff include:
- Legislative updates
- Assistance with resolution of complaints pertaining to state service.
- Obtain copies of House/Senate Bills and Laws
- Can expedite obtaining Birth/Death Certificates
- Notary services
- Distribution of applications for those wishing to become a notary public
- Information about and referral to appropriate services

PA MEDI (Medicare/Medicaid Assistance) Wednesday by appointment.

Provides support and services to enable older adults to continue to live in their homes and communities. Services may include Care Management, Assessment, Protective Services, Information and Assistance, PA MEDI (Insurance Counseling), Health and Wellness Programs, adult day services, in home meals, personal emergency response system, personal care, transportation, and caregiver support. The agency also has 5 Senior Centers throughout the County in which participants can enjoy a Congregate Meal and Programming.

Provides Medicare counseling and health insurance reviews through group meetings, one-on-one appointments and/or community events. PA MEDI offers information to seniors about Medicare plans (including Parts A, B and D), Medicare savings plans, supplemental insurances, and PACE program (Prescription Assistance for low income seniors).

Connects consumers to health coverage. Assists with Medicaid, CHIP, and Pennie – Pennsylvania’s state-based health insurance exchange.

Provides assistance in understanding, applying for, and enrolling in health coverage, as well as troubleshooting any problems.

Assists individuals who receive medical assistance in recovery from mental health conditions and addiction. Assists individuals in finding doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals, assist with get transportation to appointments, helping to ensure appropriate treatment and direct individuals to services that will be covered by their insurance.

Assists individuals who receive medical assistance in recovery from mental health conditions and addiction. Assists individuals in finding doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals, assist with get transportation to appointments, helping to ensure appropriate treatment and direct individuals to services that will be covered by their insurance.

Assists individuals who receive medical assistance in recovery from mental health conditions and addiction. Assists individuals in finding doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals, assist with get transportation to appointments, helping to ensure appropriate treatment and direct individuals to services that will be covered by their insurance.

Assists individuals who receive medical assistance in recovery from mental health conditions and addiction. Assists individuals in finding doctors, counselors, and other medical professionals, assist with get transportation to appointments, helping to ensure appropriate treatment and direct individuals to services that will be covered by their insurance.