Benefits Spotlight – Home and Community Based Services HCBS
Medicaid (MO HealthNet) may provide a variety of in-home services, known as Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) to those who meet income eligibility requirements (enrolled in Medicaid), have assessed needs, and are 63 years of age or older. To find out if you are eligible or for assistance with applying for the program, please…
Benefits Spotlight Elder Abuse Awareness
Elder Abuse Awareness World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place each year on June 15 to help educate people about abuse and neglect of older adults. Missouri’s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline is available to report suspected abuse, bullying, neglect, and financial exploitation of older people. If you have concerns about an older adult call…
Benefits Spotlight-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…
Benefits Spotlight Medicare Savings Programs
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 – March 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 Options Specialist or Community…
Benefits Spotlight 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 MO-PTC/Circuit Breaker 1-2026
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 Community Options and Services 12-25
Aging Ahead’s Community Options Specialists and Community Services Coordinators serve as trusted and valued sources supporting older adults, their families, and caregivers by linking them with agency programs and community resources. This year, our Community Options and Services (COS) Team has responded to an average of 1,098 callers a month. Community members receive supportive and compassionate…
Benefits Spotlight – Family Caregiver Support Month
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…
Medicare 101 Presentations
Join Aging Ahead and SHIP at the following centers for a Medicare 101 presentation then make an appointment and fill out the appropriate form for the 2nd date to sign up during Open Enrollment. Questions contact the senior center or info@agingahead.org. St. Charles Senior Center– Presentation 10/24 – Sign Up Appointment 10/31 St. Peters Senior…