MO HealthNet (Medicaid)
MO HealthNet (Medicaid) provides health insurance coverage to certain low-income individuals who meet income eligibility requirements. If you have Medicare, Medicaid may help cover costs that Medicare does not. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or Community Services…
Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
Those who meet income eligibility requirements may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), which pays Medicare Part B premiums. Those who qualify are auto-enrolled in Extra Help (Part D subsidy). To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or…
Benefits Spotlight Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Programs/ (MSP) Those who meet income eligibility requirements may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), which pays Medicare Part B premiums. Those who qualify are auto-enrolled in Extra Help (Part D subsidy). To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead…
Benefits Spotlight Low Income Subsidy and Extra Help
Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help Did you know? For some older adults with lower incomes, Medicare Extra Help (or Low-Income Subsidy) can help pay for Medicare Part D out-of-pocket expenses like premiums, deductibles, and copays. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community…
Benefits Spotlight Medicare Savings Programs 2-25
Medicare Savings Programs/ (MSP) Those who meet income eligibility requirements may be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSP), which pays Medicare Part B premiums. Those who qualify are auto-enrolled in Extra Help (Part D subsidy). To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead…
Benefits Spotlight MO-PTC/Circuit Breaker
Missouri Property Tax Credit (MO-PTC) is available for certain older adults based on rent or taxes they paid for the year (current maximum $750 for renters and $1100 for homeowners) and their household incomes. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community…
Benefits Spotlight Family Caregiver Support Month 11-14
National Family Caregiver Month recognizes the hard work family caregivers do to help older adults stay in their homes. It seeks to increase support for caregivers and raise awareness of issues faced by caregivers. For more information about resources available through Aging Ahead’s Family Caregiver Support Program contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or…
Benefits Spotlight Medicare Open Enrollment & LIHEAP
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. If you need assistance reviewing your current Medicare plan or want to make changes to your coverage, please contact the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) who can connect you with a certified volunteer to assist you. 1-800-390-3330 or www.missouriship.org Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program…
Benefits Spotlight Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Food Stamps) provides monthly funds (on an Electronic Benefits Transfer/ EBT card) to supplement food purchases for those who meet income eligibility requirements. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please contact an Aging Ahead Community Options Specialist or Community Services Coordinator….