St. Louis Oasis Class: Living A Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions February 10-March 24, 2026
Class Number: #2600 Dates: Tuesdays, February 10 to March 24, 2026 Note: No class on March 17Cost: FREETime: 2:00-4:30 PMLocation: Jefferson County Library Arnold Branch Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions is a free, evidence-based workshop designed to help adults manage ongoing health conditions and improve quality of life. Through group discussion and practical…
Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud Fact February 2026
Watch for Urinary Catheter Charges on Your Medicare StatementThe Missouri SMP has noticed an uptick in Medicare beneficiaries finding charges for urinary catheters on their Medicare Summary Notices (MSN) and Explanation of Benefits (EOB) that they did not order, need, or receive. This is a common Medicare scam. Scammers bill Medicare for catheters that were…
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…
Partner Programs with Oasis
Our Community Partner Programs are a variety of evidence-based programs located in libraries, churches and community buildings. Not an Aging Ahead participant, no problem sign up today, it’s FREE. OASIS February 10th-March 24th: Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions REGISTER March 5th-April 23rd: Matter of Balance REGISTER March 16th-April 24th: Walk with Ease REGISTER April 6th-May 11th: Living a Healthy Life with…
Area Plan 2027
Aging Ahead’s Area Plan FY27 is available for the public to view.
Vaccine Information and Resources
STAY SAFE. STAY UP TO DATE. Protect your health and the people you love. Vaccines are safe, effective, save millions of lives and are the best defense against many infectious diseases. If you are 65+ or have a compromised immune system, you may be more vulnerable to certain diseases, so get vaccinated today. You have the…
2026 Silver Haired Legislature Priorities
Increase the Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) with an inflation rider Beginning January 1, 2027, the minimum allowance should be raised from $50 to $55 and provide annual increases. This will allow Long-term care residents to pick and choose a few more comfort and personal care items that nursing homes are not mandated to provide. Foot…
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…
New Year’s Resolution: Prevent, Detect and Report Medicare Fraud SMP 1-2026
As we step into the New Year, many are making resolutions to make 2026 our best year yet. At theMissouri SMP, we are too! We invite you to join us in making a commitment to protect yourself andothers from Medicare fraud this year. Here’s how you can help: I will PREVENT fraud from happening. The…
Area Plan 2026
Aging Ahead’s Area Plan FY26 is available for the public to review and comment between January 2nd and January 31st. Aging Ahead would like to add DPHP evidence-based programs Bingocize, Healthy Steps, and Drums Alive to SFY2026 programming.