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ASK Lisa
By Lisa Sydnor
The staff of CAREGIVER Magazine is committed to The staff of CAREGIVER Magazine is committed to connecting connecting those in need with services and programs. those in need with services and programs. If you have a question or you are looking for services, call 405-314-7840 or email If you have a question, call 405-314-7840 l.sydnor@betterwithageok.com; include your name and phone or email l.sydnor@betterwithageok.com Include number in the message. We can help you find resources such as 211; NewView Oklahoma; Will Rogers Senior Center; a home your name and phone number in the message. health care agency; a place to live, fraud prevention, etc.
HERE IS THE 411 ON HEARTLINE 2-1-1
ASKLisa gets inquiries about many different needs. The best thing we do is REFER and one of the best referrals is HeartLine 211. Recent requests included: finding food pantries; need for pet food, housing needs, and issues, financial assistance and suicide prevention.
HeartLine 211 is just that – it is the heart of, and a direct line to, critical information on social services available in Oklahoma. The past three years have brought home the reality that many life circumstances can leave you in a crisis situation. The aftermath of a storm, loss of a job, domestic abuse, mental health struggles, hospitalization, bills, and loss of your housing are only a few of the reasons cited as causing need. HeartLine 2-1-1 provides resources and support to assist as you get back on your feet.
If you are struggling with recent current events and feeling anxious, sad or fearful, HeartLine is here to support you 24 hours a day. Dialing into one of the 211 helplines, using the chat service, or texting, 211will connect you to health and social services assistance to aid in mental wellness. You don’t have to face your toughest times alone. For immediate help, dial the 24-hour-a-day helpline numbers:
2-1-1 Community resource line dial 2-1-1 now or text your zip code to 898-211
Browse resources online (all service lines) Do you need social and human services for you, a loved one, friend, or client? Consult the 211 online resource database.at www. heartlineoklahoma.org HeartLine 211 is funded by state,
federal, and local government contracts, United Way, foundation grants, private donors, and fundraising.
When a young person (24 or younger) is in crisis - behavioral or emotional, physical or social, at home or at school - there is help available 24/7. It all starts with one free call to the Youth Crisis Mobile Response Helpline. (833) 885-CARE
Are you – or is someone you love – struggling with thoughts of suicide? Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number to get help at any hour at 800-273-8255 or call 911. HEARTLINE’S MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO CONNECT OKLAHOMANS TO HELP, HOPE AND INFORMATION. 24 HOURS A DAY. MIPPA
AKA EXTRA HELP
THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR FAMILY HOME, RELOCATING OR DOWNSIZING? “ I am forever grateful to have had Connie to sell my home, and, also helped me in purchasing my current home. She has a heart for her clients and invaluable expertise in the entire IMAGINE ALL YOUR RELOCATION PIECES COMING TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY “ process! Thank you, Connie! - Frances Baker I am forever grateful to have had Connie to sell my home, and, also helped me in purchasing my current home. She has a heart for her clients A REALTOR FOR ALL SEASONS OF LIFE: and invaluable expertise in the entire Connie@HomesteadRealtyco.comprocess! Thank you, Connie! | 405.613.6890 | Connie.HomesteadRealtyco.com - Frances Baker
Are you struggling to pay for your prescription medications? I am forever grateful to have had Connie to Are you aware of Medicare’s Preventive Health Services?A REALTOR FOR ALL SEASONS OF LIFE: sell my home, and, also helped me in purchasing my current home. She has a heart for her Too often individuals who take multiple prescription Connie@HomesteadRealtyco.com | 405.613.6890 | Connie.HomesteadRealtyco.com clients and invaluable expertise in the entire medications find it is cost-prohibitive. Some individuals process! Thank you, Connie!are making the difficult choice of buying their prescription medications or groceries. Skipping food - Frances Baker or prescription medications can have many adverse effects. The Extra Help program can assist individuals to FOR A FREE CONSULTATION CALL stretch their resources and maintain their health. The goal is that no one skips dosages. Extra Help is making a difference for many individuals. ® Another program that can assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries is Medicare Savings Programs (MSP). MSP helps cover Medicare Part B premiums (could increase your Social Security check) and may help pay for your hospital benefits & doctor visits by reducing or eliminating your co-pay and/or deductibles. Homestead & Co Realty 405.613.6890 2601 Kelley Pointe Pkwy, Ste 201 Edmond, OK 73012 Cell: 405.613.6890 O ce: 405.509.0541
If you answer ‘yes’ to all three of the following questions, you may be eligible for programs to reduce your prescription drug costs and Medicare premiums:
1. Do you have Medicare? 2. If single, is your total monthly income less than $1,630, or if married less than $2,198? 3. If single are your total resources $14,790, or if married,$29,520 or less?
Do not count home, vehicles, personal possessions, life insurance, burial plots, irrevocable burial contracts, back payments from Social Security or SSI.
Be proactive with your health. Take advantage of the many Preventive Services that Medicare offers at little or no cost to you. These services are covered by Medicare Part B. No matter what your income or resources, the Medicare and Meds staff want to assist you in learning more about Preventive Services.
The Medicare and Meds staff and other resources are supported by the federally funded MIPPA (Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act) grant from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services. To learn more, access the links listed below on the Medicare and Meds website: oklahoma.gov/okdhs/medicareandmeds/ mippa.html.
Coordinator contact information by area: Jean Kidd at Elizabeth.Kidd@okdhs.org (405) 630-9715 (NW Oklahoma & NW OK County)
MaryAnn Briscoe at MaryAnn.Briscoe@okdhs.org (405) 640-1002 (NE Oklahoma & NE OK County)
Sue Grant at Sgrant@incog.org (918) 579-9477 (Osage, Tulsa, and Creek Counties)
Teresa Ryan at Anita.CTR.Ryan@okdhs.org (405) 642-1538 (SW Oklahoma & SW OK County)
Marilyn Conley at Marilyn.CTR.Conley@okdhs.org (405) 982-1914 (SE Oklahoma & SE OK County)
• Counseling about Medicare options • Report potential Medicare fraud • Apply for assistance with prescription drug costs
Questions about Medicare?
We provide free, unbiased counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives or people who will soon be eligible for Medicare.
We can help you compare plans and save money.
Call us for FREE help. 1.800.763.2828 | MAP.OID.OK.GOV
A DIVISION OF THE OKLAHOMA INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
This project was supported, in part by grant number 90SAPG0086-01-01, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201.
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