Staying Informed
Through the following programs, the agency helps older adults stay informed on issues related to insurance and technology.
Health Insurance:
Medicare Check Ups....
Medicare Open Enrollment is November 15-December 31. Click here to see dates and times of Medicare Check Ups in the area. At these check ups, you can review your healthcare plan.
Lake County Council on Aging Offers Free Assistance to Help Save on Medicare Costs
In the ongoing mission to empower lives, the Lake County Council on Aging reminds residents of the free Medicare Savings Program and the Social Security Extra Help Program (also known as Low-Income Subsidy) available to Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources.
Through no-cost, one-on-one appointments, the Council on Aging will assist beneficiaries with the application process by helping them to complete the application and obtain the associated paperwork. Beneficiaries may be eligible to receive assistance with their Medicare Part B premium and Part D costs.
In addition, trained Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) volunteers resolve Medicare, Medicaid and secondary insurance questions for seniors and their support system. Appointments are available. For more information, call Alyea Barajas, Community Services Coordinator, at (440) 205-8111 ext 241 or email her at alyeab@lccoa.org.
For more information on Medicare, click here
Computer Education:
Computer Classes are taught on-site at the
agency and are open to people 40 and over who also may live
outside Lake County. To register for a class, call Tech Wise at 440-942-7853.
Ohio Benefit Bank:
The Council on Aging has recently become an Ohio Benefit Bank site. The Ohio Benefit Bank is a web based system designed to close the gap between public funds and people in need. The system simplifies and centralizes the process of applying for many state and federal benefits for low and moderate-income individuals and families. If you are intereted in learning more about the Ohio Benefit Bank or wish to make an appointment, please contact Alyea Barajas at 440-205-8111 ext 241. All services are free.