Southern Mississippi Fall 2023-Winter 2024

At Methodist Senior Services, we understand that not every retirement community is created equal. That’s why we are happy to offer THREE campuses from the Pine Belt to the Gulf Coast to suit your lifestyle needs. Each of our campuses offers comfort and convenience in a neighborly atmosphere.

At Methodist Senior Services, we understand that not every retirement community is created That’s why we are happy to offer THREE from the Pine Belt to the Gulf Coast to suit your Each of our campuses offers comfort and in a neighborly atmosphere.

At The Blake at Biloxi, we know that memory loss affects everyone That’s why we‘re by your side residents’ needs, their routines, and loved one can focus on what’s important:

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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...

HOME HEALTH CARE

This section features Home Health Care. Familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES

HEALTH AT HOME

HOUSING OPTIONS

SENIOR HOUSING 3

First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 3 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living and Retirement, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.

You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.

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ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS

Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone.

Area Agency on Aging All Counties

800-444-8014

Community Development, Inc. (Leakesville, Richton)

601-788-2599

Five County Senior Center 1027 2nd St, Prentiss

601-792-8375

Golden Oak Senior Services

(ad on page 13)

14306 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi 228-396-1998

Gulf Shores Adult Day Care

2301 Atkinson Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1723

House of the Lord 2000 4th St, Hattiesburg 601-584-0940

Lyman Senior Center – Gulfport

14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport 228-832-2606

Magnolia Place for Seniors – Ellisville

601-649-7921

Marion Park for Seniors

200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421

Open Wings Outreach Center 219 Partnership Wy, Columbia 601-633-5177

Top Choice Adult Day Center

89 Industrial Dr, Hattiesburg

601-336-7405

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Organizations that perform advocacy and support roles and inform the public about the latest research developments.

Alzheimer’s Association –MS Chapter

800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

800-227-2345

American Council for the Blind

800-424-8666

American Diabetes Association

800-342-2383

American Heart Association of Mississippi

800-451-3744

American Kidney Funds

800-638-8299

American Liver Foundation

800-465-4837

American Lung Association

800-586-4872

American Parkinson’s Disease Association

800-223-2732

American Stroke Association

800-553-6321

Arthritis Foundation MS Chapter

601-853-7556

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116

Family Caregiver Support Program

800-444-8014

Lupus Foundation of America

800-558-0121

National Osteoporosis Foundation

800-231-4222

United Ostomy Association

800-826-0826

U.S. Food & Drug Administration

888-463-6332

CARE COORDINATION

Care management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in–home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan.

MAC Center – Patient Discharge Support Program

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

228-868-2311 / 844-822-4622

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –

Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.

(ad on page 17)

228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Nursing Management, Inc.

(ad on page 1)

228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

CONSUMER AFFAIRS / LEGAL

Government and non-profit organizations that provide consumer information or legal advice.

Area Agency on Aging

228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

Better Business Bureau

800-987-8280

Disabilities: LIFE

(Living Independent For Everyone)

228-388-2401 / 601-583-2108

Fraud Hotline

800-299-6905

Health Help Mississippi

877-314-3843

MS Center for Legal Services

(George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River & Stone Counties)

228-896-9148 / 877-664-0238

MS Center for Legal Services

(Covington, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry & Wayne Counties)

601-545-2950 / 800-498-1804

MS State Attorney General & Consumer Protection

800-281-4418

MS Volunteer Lawyers Project

800-682-0047

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Mississippi State Dept of Health

866-458-4948

– Covington County, Collins

601-765-4291

– Forrest County, Hattiesburg

601-583-0291

– George County, Lucedale

601-947-4217

– Greene County, Leakesville

601-394-2389

– Hancock County, Bay St. Louis

228-467-4510

– Harrison County

228-863-1036

– Jackson County, Ocean Springs

228-875-1336

– Jackson County, Pascagoula

228-762-1117

– Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss

601-792-5135

– Jones County, Ellisville

601-426-3258

– Lamar County, Purvis

601-794-1055

– Marion County, Columbia

601-736-2676

– Pearl River County, Carriere

601-798-6212

– Perry County, New Augusta

601-964-3288

– Stone County, Wiggins

601-928-5293

– Wayne County, Waynesboro

601-735-2351

DENTAL RESOURCES

Bethesda Free Clinic

6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs

228-818-9191

Coastal Family Health Center

– 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport

228-863-9781

– 715 Division St, Biloxi

228-374-4993

– 951 Main St, Leakesville

601-394-2381

Donated Dental Services of Mississippi

800-366-3640

Hattiesburg Community

Dental Center

68 Old Airport Rd

601-583-4800

Pearl River Community College

Dental Hygiene Clinic

601-554-5509

SE MS Rural Health Initiative

601-450-4970

DERMATOLOGY

Pine Belt Dermatology

(ad on page 15)

– 1009 Tommy Munro Dr, Biloxi

228-232-0872

– 1244 N Hwy 29, Ellisville

601-800-9020

– 5003 Hardy St, Tower B, Ste 100, Hattiesburg

601-475-9968

– 201 S Main St, Petal

601-336-5626

DISABILITY RESOURCES

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT

Resource Center

800-949-4232 / 800-949-4232 TTY

Arc of MS

228-497-1035

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities

800-721-7255 / 800-721-7255 TTY

Dept of Rehabilitation Workshop

228-897-7616

Disability Connection –MS Gulf Coast

228-604-4020

Institute for Disability Studies

University of Southern MS –Hattiesburg

601-266-5163 / 888-671-0051 TTY

Life of Mississippi (Living Independence for Everyone)

– Biloxi 228-388-2401

– Hattiesburg 601-583-2108

MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices)

800-443-1000

Office of Vocational Rehab (Provides resources for going back to work)

228-575-3798

ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Government and non-profit agencies which advocate for or protect seniors from abuse in housing, financial matters, and physical harm.

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ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Dept of Human Service / Family Service

– Covington County, 601-765-5005

– Forrest County, 601-554-4354

– George County, 601-947-0230

– Greene County, 601-394-2731

– Hancock County, 228-467-4100

– Harrison County, 228-897-5790

– Jackson County, 228-769-3444

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-2266

– Lamar County , 601-794-1080

– Marion County, 601-736-6044

– Pearl River County, 601-403-2424

– Perry County, 601-964-8378

– Stone County, 601-928-2510

– Wayne County, 601-735-6254

Mississippi 24-Hour Adult Protective Services Hotline

844-437-6282

MS Coalition Against Domestic Violence

800-898-3234

Ombudsman Program

228-868-2311 / 800-444-8014

State of MS Complaints for Health Facilities

800-227-7308

ELDER LAW

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC

Dennie

(ad on page 17)

228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

Mississippi Center for Legal Services

– Gulfport, 228-896-9148

– Hattiesburg, 601-545-2950

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

– Covington County, 601-765-6687

– Forrest County, 601-544-5911 – George County, 601-947-7557

– Greene County, 601-394-5627

– Hancock County, 228-255-0942 – Harrison County, 228-865-4002

– Jackson County, 228-769-3111

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-9627

– Jones County, 601-649-3535

– Lamar County, 601-794-5378

– Marion County, 601-736-9627 – Pearl River County, 601-795-3058

– Perry County, 601-964-8370

– Stone County, 601-928-3077 – Wayne County, 601-735-2192

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS

Personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button.

Acadian On Call

800-259-1234

All Counties

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

All Ways Caring

(ad on page 55)

866-737-2273 / 228-388-6296

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 61)

601-864-3752 / 228-216-2448

Bedford Care Center

(ad on page 89)

www.bedfordcarecenters.com

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B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES continued

Care4All Caregivers

(ad on Inside Front Cover)

228-493-6363

Caspoint Care

(ad on page 61)

228-563-8951

Cornerstone Caregiving

(ad on page 3)

228-256-4505

Covenant Caregivers

(ad on page 59)

601-856-5660

Elite Care Home Care

(ad on page 60)

228-731-3177

Home Instead Senior Care

(ad on page 63)

800-311-0855 / 601-261-2114

Nursing Management, Inc.

(ad on page 1)

228-385-9196 / 601-584-9196

Right At Home Homecare

(ad on page 2)

228-255-9225 / 601-426-6333

S aad Healthcare

(ad on page 66)

228-432-8855

Salus Home Care

(ad on page 62)

228-207-2515

Senior Helpers

(ad on page 55)

601-207-1006

VitalCaring Group –

Private Care (ad on Back Cover)

228-604-4550

Senior Community Service Employ (All Counties)

800-444-8014

WIN (Workforce Investment Network)

Job Center Job Placement, WIA Services, Veterans Services, TAA, Job Corps and On-The-Job Training

– Covington County, 601-399-4000

– Forrest County, 601-584-1202

– George County, 228-762-4713

– Greene County, 228-762-4713

– Hancock County, 228-466-5425

– Harrison County, 228-897-6900

– Jackson County , 228-762-4713

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-736-2628

– Jones County, 601-399-4000

– Lamar County, 601-584-1202

– Marion County, 601-736-2628

– Pearl River County, 601-798-3472

– Perry County, 601-584-1202

– Stone County, 228-897-6900

– Wayne County, 601-399-4000

ESTATE PLANNING

Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC –

Dennie B. Mayhone, Jr., J.D.

(ad on page 17)

228-215-1223 / 800-875-7059

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Financial assistance companies specialize in assisting seniors facing financial problems or in need of financial assistance.

Mississippi SMP warns beneficiaries of scam callers claiming to be from Medicare. If you receive a call, hang up and call us immediately.

877-272-8720

www.stopmedicarefraud.org

This project in Mississippi is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $538,619.00 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the US Government.

American Red Cross

866-438-4636

Back Bay Mission – Biloxi (Food pantry, men’s clothing, Prescription assistance, utility bill & rent, mortgage) 228-432-0301

Catholic Social Service

228-701-0555

Christian Care Ministry –Picayune (Emergency Assistance) 601-799-3593

Christian Services Utility Assistance

601-582-5683

GC Community Action Agency (Energy Assistance & Weatherization)

– George County, 601-947-7426

– Greene County, 601-394-2942

– Gulf Coast, 228-220-0941

– Jackson County, 228-769-3292

– Stone County, 601-928-5044

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) 601-359-4500

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Mississippi Access to Care Center (ad on Inside Back cover) 844-822-4622

MS Dept of Human Services

Division of Family Services

– Covington County, 601-765-5005

– Forrest County, 601-554-4354

– George County, 601-947-0230

– Greene County, 601-394-2731

– Hancock County, 228-467-4100

– Harrison County, 228-897-5790

– Jackson County, 228-769-3275

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-2266

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE continued

– Lamar County, 601-794-1080

– Marion County, 601-736-6044

– Pearl River County, 601-795-4507

– Perry County, 601-964-8378

– Stone County, 601-928-4996

– Wayne County, 601-735-6254

MS Dept of Human Services Economic Assistance

(Temporary Assistance) – Covington County, 601-765-6585

– Forrest County, 601-554-4350

– George County, 601-947-7551

– Greene County, 601-394-2362

– Hancock County, 228-467-4565 – Harrison County, 228-897-5600 – Jackson County, 228-769-3275

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-4206

– Jones County, 601-426-1200

– Lamar County, 601-794-1050

Marion County, 601-736-6383

Pearl River County, 601-795-4507 – Perry County, 601-964-8374

– Stone County, 601-928-4996

– Wayne County, 601-735-4752

Multi County Community Energy Assistance – Wayne County 601-735-3470

Pearl River Valley Opportunity

(Energy, Rent & Mortgage Assistance)

– Covington County, 601-765-4871

– Forrest County, 601-544-1394

– Greene County, 601-394-2248

– Hancock County, 228-231-1314

– Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5356

– Jones County, 601-428-3171

– Lamar County, 601-794-1093

– Marion County, 601-736-6077

– Pearl River County, 601-403-2288

– Perry County, 601-964-8231

– Stone County, 601-928-5525

Salvation Army MS Coast Area Command

228-374-8301

– Gulfport, 228-868-1188 – Hattiesburg, 601-544-3684

– Laurel, 601-428-4232

Lucedale, 601-766-3577

Pascagoula, 228-762-7222

– Waynesboro, 601-735-0792

FOOD RESOURCES

Sliding scale or income qualifying food resources for seniors and also list of congregate meal sites.

CONGREGATE MEALS

Area Agency on Aging

800-444-8014

Feed My Sheep (Gulfport) 228-864-2701

Hattiesburg Christian Services Center (Soup Kitchen) 601-582-5683

Loaves & Fishes – Biloxi (Community Kitchen) 228-436-6172

Pearl River Valley Opportunity

– Arco Lane 433 Arco Ln, Laurel 601-425-2611

– Columbia Senior Center 1060 Hwy 13 S, Columbia 601-731-2377

– Oak Grove Senior Center

5874 W 4th S, Hattiesburg

601-336-5019

– Palmer’s Crossing Center

225 Tatum Rd, Hattiesburg

601-584-0989

– Raine Street Senior Center

504 Raine St, Poplarville

601-795-7757

– St. Matthew Senior Center

2301 James Thomas St, Picayune

601-798-6358

– Sumrall Senior Center

90 Pine St, Sumrall

601-758-3752

Senior Center Congregate Meals

– Bay St. Louis, 228-467-9292

– Collins, 601-765-4491

– Gulfport, 228-575-4535

– Long Beach, 228-868-7517

– Lucedale, 601-947-2162

– Lumberton, 601-796-2012

– Lyman, 228-832-2606

– Moss Point, 228-769-3292 – North Gulfport, 228-868-8416 – Ocean Springs, 228-230-1900

– Pass Christian/Delisle, 228-255-4757 – Picayune, 601-798-9892 – Poplarville, 601-795-7757 – Prentiss, 601-792-8375

– Purvis, 601-794-6772

– Saucier, 228-832-5835

– Woolmarket, 228-396-3228

The Lord Is My Help

1205 DeSoto St, Ocean Springs 228-875-2331

FOOD PANTRIES

Brother’s Keeper Ministries (Pearl River only) 601-795-3173

Christian Food Mission, Inc. (Jones County) 601-428-0136

Christian Services (Hattiesburg) 601-582-5683

Feeding the Gulf Coast 877-833-2550

Gone Fishing – Pass Christian 228-263-0703

Hancock County

Human Resources Agency 228-466-4353

Harrison County

Human Resources Agency 228-896-0214

Jackson County

Human Resources Agency 228-769-3292

Jackson County Community Action 228-471-1243

Manna Ministries – Picayune 601-799-2121

Salvation Army – Gulfport 228-868-1188

– Lucedale 601-766-3577

– Pascagoula 228-762-7222

Twelve Baskets – Gulfport 228-822-0836

Valley Pack

800-444-8014 ($111 per month, 20 frozen meals)

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FOOD RESOURCES

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MEALS ON WHEELS

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties) 800-444-8014

– Gulf Coast 228-868-2311

HEALTH CLINIC FOR SENIORS

CenterWell

(ad on page 23)

– 2650 Beach Blvd #40, Biloxi 228-200-8451

– 12057 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-200-8314

S age Health

(ad on page 23)

105 Hardy Crt Shopping Ctr, Gulfport 228-678-2459

HEARING RESOURCES

Better Hearing Institute / Hearing Help Line 800-327-9355

Coastal Hearing Center

(ad on page 22)

– 100 Drinkwater Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-467-5121

– 1720A Medical Park Dr #104, Biloxi 228-432-4035

– 3017 13th St, Gulfport 228-863-6592

de l’ Epee Deaf Center

1450 North St, Gulfport 228-897-2280 / 228-897-2280 TTY

International Hearing Society

800-521-5247

Mississippi Relay (captioned telephone service)

Teresa.Burns@sprint.com

601-936-5012 / 601-709-4624 (TTY)

National Hearing Aid Bank / Hear Now

800-648-4327

Caption Call (telephone visual device) 877-557-2227

Help our readers learn about your services. Call 228.596.6565 to advertise in the next Seniors Blue Book.

HOME GENERATORS

Bay Motor Winding

(ad on page 24)

228-863-0677

HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Companies that provide / sell medical supplies, oxygen and respiratory equipment, emergency response systems, wheelchairs, and diabetic supplies for home use. Many companies can directly bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Readi Steadi Anti-Tremor

Glove (ad on page 25)

225-614-2631

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on page 66)

10598 D’Iberville Blvd, Ste A, D’Iberville

228-432-5622

Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg

(Free when available)

601-582-5683

HOSPITALS & CLINICS

COVINGTON COUNTY

Covington County Hospital

701 S Holly St, Collins 601-765-6711

FORREST & LAMAR COUNTIES

Forrest General Hospital

(ad on page 72)

6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg

601-288-7000

Hattiesburg Family Health Center 66 Old Airport Rd, Hattiesburg 601-544-7500

Merit Health Wesley

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg

601-268-8000

Regency / Select Hospital

4th Fl, Forrest General Hosp, Hattiesburg 601-288-8517

SE MS Rural Health

5488 US Hwy 49, Hattiesburg 601-545-8700

VA Outpatient Clinic

5003 Hardy St, Tower B, Ste 402, Hattiesburg

601-296-3530

GEORGE COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

11231 Old Hwy 63, Ste C-1, Lucedale 601-947-8268

Community Medical Center

92 W Ratliff St, Lucedale 601-947-8181

George Regional Health System 859 Winter St, Lucedale 601-947-3161

GREENE COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

1616 Williams Dr, Leakesville 601-394-2381

Coastal Family Health Clinic

State Line Medical Center

52 Kennedy St, State Line 601-848-7912

Greene County Hospital 1017 Jackson Ave, Leakesville 601-394-4135

HANCOCK COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic 109 Hospital Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-463-9666

Ochsner Health Center –4540 Shephered Square, Diamondhead 228-220-5200

– Bay St. Louis 202 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay St.Louis 228-220-5200

– Diamondhead 5435 Gex D, Diamondhead 228-220-5200

– Port Bienville 3068 Port and Harbor Dr, Bay St. Louis 228-220-5200

Oschner Medical Center – Hancock 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay St. Louis 228-467-8600

HARRISON COUNTY

Coastal Family Health Clinic

– 715A Division St, Biloxi 228-374-4991

– 3446 Big Ridge Dr, D’Iberville 228-392-4153

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HOSPITALS & CLINICS continued

– 15024 MLK Blvd, Gulfport

228-864-0003

– 295 Fleitas, Pass Christian

228-452-6284

– 23453 Central Ave, Saucier

228-832-7223

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

(ad on page 37)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport

228-822-6990

Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center

– Biloxi

228-376-2550

Memorial Hospital

4500 13th St, Gulfport

228-867-4000

– Memorial Immunization Van

228-867-4246

Merit Health Biloxi

150 Reynoir St, Biloxi

228-432-1571

Ochsner Health Center –Long Beach

111 N. Cleveland Ave, Long Beach

228-220-5200

Ochsner Specialty Health Center –Cedar Lake

7121 Medical Park Dr Ste 200, Biloxi

228-364-4140

Select Specialty Hospital

1500 Broad Ave, Ste 300, Gulfport

228-575-7500

Singing River Gulfport Hospital

(ad on page 90)

15200 Community Rd, Gulfport

228-575-7000

Singing River Medical Clinic

– 350 Cowan Rd, Ste 140, Gulfport 228-206-7054

– 15190 Community Rd, Ste 220, Gulfport 228-575-7975

Singing River Medical Clinic –

– Downtown Biloxi

131 Reynor St, Biloxi 228-205-6821

– Cedar Lake

967 Cedar Lake Rd, Biloxi 228-205-6814

– Woolmarket

13034 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi 228-396-5022

– Orange Grove 12121 Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-831-1572

US Naval Branch Medical Clinic

Naval Const. Battallion Base, Gulfport 228-871-2807

VA Veterans Health Care

400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi 228-523-5000

JACKSON COUNTY

Bethesda Free Clinic 6912 N Washington Ave, Ocean Springs 228-818-9191

Coastal Family Health Clinic

– 10828 Hwy 57 N, Vancleave

228-826-4711

– 4770 Amaco Dr, Moss Point

228-474-9511

Preventative Medicine Clinic

3300 Ladnier Rd, Gautier

228-497-2652

Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital (ad on page 90)

3109 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs

228-818-1111

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital (ad on page 90)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula

228-809-5000

– Geriatric Clinic

228-809-6157

Singing River Medical Clinic –

– 2819 Denny Ave, Pascagoula

228-762-3466

– 3099 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs

228-872-2403

– 11700 Hwy 57, Vancleave

228-826-1482

– 7001 Hwy 614, Hurley

228-588-6622

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Family Health Clinic 910 2nd St, Prentiss

601-792-2078

Jefferson Davis County Hospital 1102 Rose St, Prentiss

601-792-1142

JONES COUNTY

Family Health Center

117 S 11th Ave, Laurel

601-425-3033

South Central Regional Med Center

1220 Jefferson St, Laurel

601-649-4000

MARION COUNTY

Marion General Hospital

1560 Sumrall Rd, Columbia

601-736-6303

Marion General Rural Health Clinic

1560 Sumrall Rd, 2nd Fl, Columbia 601-261-2940

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Highland Community Hospital

130 Highland Pkwy, Picayune 601-358-9400

Manna Ministries – Picayune 120 Street A, Picayune 601-799-2121

Pearl River County Hospital 305 W Moody St, Poplarville 601-795-4543

Picayune Health Svcs

2274 Memorial Blvd, Picayune 601-798-3989

PERRY COUNTY

Perry County General Hospital 206 Bay Ave, Richton

601-788-6316

STONE COUNTY

Memorial Stone County

– Hospital

1434 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700

– Family Medical Clinic

1440 E Central Ave, Wiggins 601-928-6700

WAYNE COUNTY

Wayne General Hospital

950 Matthew Dr, Waynesboro

601-735-5151

(ad on page 31)

228-493-2028

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)

800-444-8014

Lordes

(ad on page 33)

800-633-4227 / 877-486-2048

Jane Blain Brewer

102 S 5th St, Mt Olive

601-797-4955

R.E. Blackwell

403 S Fir Ave, Collins

601-765-4612

FORREST COUNTY

Hattiesburg

329 Hardy St

601-582-4461

McCain (genealogical material)

USM Campus, Hattiesburg

601-266-4345

Petal 714 S Main St

601-584-7610

GEORGE COUNTY

Lucedale

507 Oak St

601-947-2123

GREENE COUNTY

Leakesville

301 LaFayette

601-394-2897

McLain

106 Church Ave

601-788-6539

State Line

229 Main St

601-848-7011

HANCOCK COUNTY

Bay St Louis

312 Hwy 90

228-467-5282

East Hancock / Diamondhead

4545 Shepherd Square

228-255-4800

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Kiln 17065 Hwy 603

228-255-1724

Pearlington 6096 First Ave

228-533-0755

Waveland 333 Coleman Ave

228-467-9240

HARRISON COUNTY

Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library

10391 Auto Mall Pkwy 228-392-2279

East Biloxi

580 Howard Ave, Biloxi 228-436-3095

Gulfport

1708 25th Ave

228-871-7171

Long Beach

209 Jefferson Davis Ave 228-863-0711

Margaret S. Sherry

2141 Popps Ferry Rd, Biloxi 228-388-1633

Orange Grove

12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport

228-832-6924

Pass Christian 111 Hiern Ave

228-452-4596

Saucier Children’s 24006 1st St 228-539-4419

West Biloxi

2047 Pass Rd 228-388-5696

Woolmarket 13034 Kayleigh Cove

228-354-9464

JACKSON COUNTY

Kathleen McIlwain

2100 Library Ln, Gautier

228-497-4531

Ina Thompson (Moss Point) 4119 Bellview Ave

228-475-7462

Ocean Springs 525 Dewey Ave 228-875-1193

Pascagoula 3214 Pascagoula St 228-769-3060

St. Martin

15004 Lemoyne Blvd 228-392-3250

Vancleave

12604 Hwy 57 228-826-5857

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Dr. Frank L. Leggett

61 Gen Robt E Blount Blvd, Bassfield 601-712-3013

Prentiss 2229 Pearl St 601-792-5845

JONES COUNTY

Ellisville 110 Court St 601-477-9271

Laurel 530 Commerce St, Laurel

601-428-4313

LAMAR COUNTY

Lumberton

106 W Main St

601-796-4227

Oak Grove

4958 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg

601-296-1704

Purvis

122 Shelby Speights Dr

601-794-6291

Sumrall

103 Poplar

601-758-4711

MARION COUNTY

Columbia

900 Broad St

601-736-5516

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Margaret Reed Crosby

900 Goodyear Blvd, Pic

601-798-5081

Poplarville

202 W Beers St

601-795-8411

PERRY COUNTY

Conway Hall

9220 Hwy 42, Petal

601-584-7610

New Augusta 510 First St

601-964-3774

Richton Library

210 Front St

601-788-6539

STONE COUNTY

Stone County 242 2nd St, Wiggins 601-928-4993

William & Delores Mauldin

25 McHenry School Dr 601-528-9465

WAYNE COUNTY

Waynesboro

1103 A Mississippi Dr 601-735-2268

MEDICARE & MEDICAID

Medicare, the nation’s largest health insurance program, provides health insurance for Americans. Medicaid is a state and federal program based largely on income guidelines.

Aetna – Kristine Gurley

(ad on page 31)

228-493-2028

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Attorney General

(Medicaid fraud/neglect vulnerable adults)

800-852-8341

Lordes Insurance –Kim Casano-Ware

(ad on page 33)

601-668-0338

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care (ad on Inside Back Cover)

844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Medicaid

800-421-2408

– Covington, Jefferson Davis, & Marion Counties

601-731-2271

– Forrest, Lamar, & Perry Counties

601-264-5386

– George & Jackson Counties

228-762-9591

– Greene, Jones, & Wayne Counties

601-425-3175

– Hancock, Pearl River & Stone Counties

601-798-0831

– Harrison County

228-863-3328

Medicaid / Medicare Fraud

800-447-8477

MS Medicare Assist Patrol Project

800-444-8014

Senior Medicare Patrol

(ad on page 19)

877-272-8720

Sharon Trippe –Complete Benefit Solutions

(ad on page 29)

228-697-7983 / 888-485-5243

State Insurance Commission

Consumer Hotline

800-562-2957

Wellcare

(ad on page 28)

866-527-0056

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING

Mental Health America

800-969-6642

– 24-hr hotline 800-273-8255

Pearl River County Hospital

Intensive Outpatient Program

610 W Moody St, Poplarville

601-543-4610

Pine Belt Regional Mental Healthcare

601-544-4641

COVINGTON COUNTY

Covington County Hospital

Senior Care Unit

601-698-0158

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES

Merit Health Wesley

Behavioral Health

601-268-5026

Pine Belt Mental Health

601-264-2111

Pine Grove Behavioral Health

888-574-4673

HANCOCK COUNTY

Pine Belt Mental Healthcare

819 Central Ave, Bay St Louis

228-220-5454

HARRISON COUNTY

Coastal Family Mental Health

739 Division, Biloxi 228-234-5584

Graceful Pathways Mental Health

11530 US 49, Ste E, Gulfport 228-707-2007

Gulfport Behavioral Health System

11150 US 49 N, Gulfport 800-831-1700

Mental Health Association of MS

4803 Harrison Cir, Gulfport 228-864-6274

Merit Health Biloxi – Senior Care

150 Reynoir St, Biloxi 228-231-9233

Oceans Healthcare

180C Debuys Rd, Biloxi 228-388-0600

Veterans Mental Health Care

VA Hospital – Biloxi 228-523-5000

JACKSON COUNTY

Phoenix Behavioral Health

2112 Bienville Blvd, Ste K, Ocean Springs

228-222-8560

Singing River Outpatient

Behavioral Health Services

4502 Lt. Eugene J. Majure Dr, Pascagoula

228-696-9224

Singing River Inpatient

Behavioral Health Services

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula 228-809-5131

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Jefferson Davis County Hospital

Sojourners Geriatric – Prentiss 601-792-1130

JONES COUNTY

South Central Senior Care – Laurel 601-426-4300

MARION COUNTY

Marion Park for Seniors 200 W Lafayette, Columbia 601-731-9421

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center – Picayune

601-798-7001

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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING continued

Pearl River County

305 W Moody St, Poplarville

601-403-8284

STONE COUNTY

GC Mental Health Center – Wiggins

601-928-2357

PHARMACIES

GULF COAST

Beach Pharmacy

1110 Cowan Rd, Gulfport 228-896-7070

Benzer Pharmacy

1720 Medical Park Dr, Biloxi

228-207-7716

Corner Drugstore

5101 Beatine Rd, Long Beach

228-687-3040

Hometown Family Pharmacy

930 Hall Street, Wiggins 39577

601-476-5777

Ladner Drugs

– 12435 Shriners Blvd, Biloxi

228-354-9616

– 12261 US-49 N, Gulfport 228-284-1450

Love’s Pharmacy

12345 Vidalia Rd, Pass Christian 228-255-7800

Lyman Pharmacy

20006 Hwy 53

(near County Line Rd), Lyman

228-831-9997

North Gulfport Discount Pharmacy

4723 Tennessee Ave, Gulfport 39501

228-265-5193

T-D Pharmacy

12372 US Hwy 49, Gulfport 228-832-1414

Waveland Pharmacy

112 Auderer Blvd, Waveland 228-463-1055

Woolmarket Pharmacy

13066 Shriners Blvd, Woolmarket 228-392-5355

PINE BELT

Dobbins Family Pharmacy

914 Grand Ave, Leakesville

601-394-4720

Fairview Pharmacy

500 Katie Ave, Hattiesburg

601-544-4871

Park Place Pharmacy

46 Parkway Ln, Petal 601-450-3673

Quinn Pharmacy

3160 Audubon Dr, Laurel 601-428-0688

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

Always ask your pharmacist about discounts on your medications, and shoparound to get the best price. A prescription costing $89 at one pharmacy may cost $17 at another with available discount programs. Not all pharmacies have the same discount programs.

Eli Lily & Co

877-795-4559

Manna Ministries – Picayune

601-799-2121

Merck Patient Assistance Program

800-727-5400

MS Dept of Rehab Services (Provides Technology-Related services and devices)

800-443-1000

Novartis Patient Assistance Foundation

800-277-2254

Partnership for Prescription Assistance

888-477-2669

People’s Benefit Services

800-566-0003

Prescription Benefit Card

800-377-1614

Pearl River Valley Opportunity (PRVO)

601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564

St. Vincent dePaul Pharmacy – Gulf Coast

228-374-9097

REAL ESTATE

Vivian Champaigne – Coldwell Banker

228-596-0407

REHABILITATION FACILITIES

There are two types of rehabilitation facilities; in-patient where you live at a facility for a specific amount of time and out-patient where you visit a facility for services. Most hospitals have an associated rehabilitation department, and all skilled nursing facilities offer rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Hospitals, however,

exclusively provide intense rehabilitation care 24/7, frequent physicians’ visits, and rehabilitation team experts directly supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Azalea Gardens Nursing Center (ad on page 91)

530 Hall St, Wiggins

601-928-5281

Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center (ad on page 89)

298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg

601-544-5300

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg (ad on page 89)

10 Medical Blvd., Hattiesburg

601-264-3709

Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall (ad on page 89)

300 Cahal St, Hattiesburg

601-582-9157

Bedford Care Center of Petal (ad on page 89)

908 South George St, Petal

601-544-7441

Bedford Care Center of Picayune (ad on page 89)

2797 Cooper Rd, Picayune

601-799-1616

Dunbar Village (ad on page 89)

725 Dunbar Ave, Bay St. Louis

228-466-3099

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

(ad on page 37)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport

228-822-6990

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REHABILITATION FACILITIES

continued

Greenbriar Nursing Center

(ad on page 91)

4347 W Gay Rd, D’Iberville

228-392-8484

Gulfport Care Center

(ad on page 97)

11240 Canal Rd, Gulfport

228-701-1500

Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

(ad on page 97)

6428 US Hwy 11, Lumberton

601-794-8566

Merit Health Wesley Rehab

5001 Hardy St, Hattiesburg

601-268-8000

River Chase Village

(ad on page 89)

5090 Gautier Vancleave Rd, Gautier

228-522-6700

South Central Wellness Center

23 Mason St, Laurel

601-399-0530

Singing River Health System

Skilled Nursing Facility

(ad on page 90)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula

228-809-1131

Stone County Rehab & Nursing

1436 E Central Ave, Wiggins

601-928-1889

REHABILITATION HOSPITALS

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

(ad on page 37)

4500 13th St, Ste 900, Gulfport

228-822-6990

Forrest General Inpatient Hospital (ad on page 72)

6051 Hwy 49, Hattiesburg

601-288-4232

SRHS Singing River Inpatient Rehabilitation

(ad on page 90)

2809 Denny Ave, Pascagoula

228-809-1131

RESPITE CARE

Respite Care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care. Listed are agencies providing this service in residence. See Housing pages.

All Ways Caring

(ad on page 55)

228-388-6296

Amada Senior Care

(ad on page 61)

– Gulf Coast

228-216-2448

– Pine Belt

601-864-3752

Care4All Caregivers

(ad on Inside Front Cover)

228-493-6363

Caspoint Care

(ad on page 61)

228-563-8951/228-806-8721

Continued on page 38

THE TRUSTED CHOICE

At Encompass Health, we create rehabilitation programs that are specifically designed for each patient’s needs, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. It’s why so many people and their caregivers choose us. And why we are the trusted choice of a growing number of medical professionals.

encompasshealth.com/gulfportrehab

RESPITE CARE

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Cornerstone Caregiving

(ad on page 3)

228-256-4505

Covenant Caregivers

(ad on page 59)

601-856-5660

Elite Care Home Care

(ad on page 60)

228-731-3177

Home Instead (ad on page 63)

– Gulf Coast

800-311-0855 / 228-818-6110

– Hattiesburg

601-261-2114

– Laurel

601-427-9370

Nursing Management, Inc.

(ad on page 1)

(All Counties)

228-385-9196 / 800-448-3634

Right At Home

(ad on page 2)

– Gulf Coast

228-255-9225

– Pine Belt

601-426-6333

S alus Home Care

(ad on page 62)

228-207-2515

Senior Helpers

(ad on page 55)

601-207-1006

VitalCaring Group – Private Care (ad on Back Cover)

228-604-4550

SENIOR ACTIVITIES, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS

In this listing you will find organizations, services and individuals that offer a wide variety of enjoyable activities. Also Senior Centers for a complete list.

Island View Casino Resort

(ad on pages 50-51)

www.islandviewcasino.com

– View Crew Senior Days

– Spring Fling “How To” Classes

Mississippi Senior Games

www.msseniorgames.com

AQUATIC EXERCISE

Biloxi Natatorium

228-435-6205

Donal Snyder Community Center

228-388-1340

Francis Collins Recreation Center

228-868-5791

Red Barnett Senior Ctr – D’Iberville

228-392-9988

The Salvation Army – Kroc Ctr –

Biloxi

228-207-1218

YMCA Biloxi

(Tradition Community, Summer Only)

228-831-8749

YMCA Hattiesburg

601-583-4000

YMCA Ocean Springs

228-875-5050

YMCA Petal

601-583-9399

BALLROOM DANCING

USA Dance, Inc

601-928-2696

No tests No grades No papers Just the joy of learning Stay Curious.

Gulf Coast | 228.214.3277

Hattiesburg | 601.266.6554

BOCCE

Woolmarket Bocce Courts

Director 228-341-6054

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

For 50 yrs. & older, offers health screenings, luncheon-lectures, “mini-classes,” new computer classes, traveling, & more.

MS Gulf Coast Community College

– George County

601-766-6421

– Harrison / Jackson Counties

228-896-2549

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) (ad on page 39)

– USM Campus, Hattiesburg

601-266-6554

– USM Campus, Long Beach

228-214-3277

USM Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast, association of men and women 50 years and older, learning first for the love of learning.

Road Scholar

800-454-5768

Road Scholar, the non-profit leader in educational travel since 1975, offers 6,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. Alongside local and renowned experts, experience in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning opportunities, from cultural tours and study cruises to walking, biking and more.

www.roadscholar.org

EXERCISES

Leisure Services City of Gulfport

228-868-5881

The Salvation Army – Kroc Center –Biloxi – Silver Sneakers®

228-207-1218

MALL WALKING

Edgewater Mall – Biloxi (11 am - 7 pm)

228-388-4636

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Sawmill Square – Laurel

(10 am - 8 pm)

601-426-6320

Turtle Creek – Hattiesburg

(10 am - 8 pm)

601-261-3032

PICKLEBALL

FaceBook: MS Gulf Coast

Pickleballers

FaceBook: Hattiesburg Pickleball

Donal Snyder Community Center

228-388-1340

Gulfport Leisure Services

228-868-5881

H Wilson Community Center

228-868-5777

Lobouy Center – Pass Christian

228-255-4757

Long Beach Senior Center

228-868-7517

SENIOR CENTERS

Senior Centers are gathering places for elders who are still active and are seeking a place for planned activities, friendship and programs.

COVINGTON COUNTY

Collins Senior Center

900 S Civic Center Blvd, Collins

601-765-4491

Five-County Senior Citizens Program

– 1027 2nd St, Prentiss

601-792-8375

– 1010 Sessica St, Mt Olive

601-797-9695

– 101 7th St, Mt Olive

601-797-9695

FORREST / LAMAR COUNTIES

City of Hattiesburg Senior Center

315 Conti St

601-545-1805

Lamar Meadows

805 Hwy 589, Purvis

601-794-6634

Lumberton

514 5th Ave

601-796-2012

Oak Grove Senior & Veterans Ctr

5874 W 4th St, Hattiesburg

601-336-5019

Petal Center for Seniors & Veterans

425 E Central Ave

601-705-0837

Purvis

218 Shelby St

601-794-6772

Sumrall 19 Center Ave

601-758-3752

The Petal Family YMCA

547 Hillcrest Loop

601-583-9399

YMCA of SE Mississippi

3719 Veterans Memorial Dr, Hattiesburg

601-583-4000

GEORGE COUNTY

George County Senior Center

7102 Hwy 198 E, Lucedale

601-947-2162

HANCOCK COUNTY

Bay St. Louis Senior Center

601 Bookter St, Bay St Louis

228-467-9292

HARRISON COUNTY

Charles Walker

4020 8th St, Gulfport

228-575-4535

D’Iberville / Red Barnett

10450 Lamey Bridge Rd

228-392-9988

Donal Snyder Community Center 2520 Pass Rd, Biloxi

228-388-1360

East Biloxi Senior Center 461 Parker St

228-435-4192

Frances Fredricks

3312 MLK Blvd, Gulfport

228-868-8416

Lobouy Senior Center

9509 Lobouy Rd, Pass Christian/Delisle

228-255-4757

Long Beach

20257 Daughtery Rd

228-868-7517

Lyman

14592 County Farm Rd, Gulfport

228-832-2606

Pass Christian 315 Clark Ave

228-452-3314

Saucier Senior Center

23468 Saucier Lizana Rd

228-832-5835

H. Wilson Community Ctr

3225 Hancock Ave, Gulfport

228-868-5777

Woolmarket Prime of Life

16320 Old Woolmarket Rd

228-396-3228

JACKSON COUNTY

Moss Point

5343 Jefferson St

228-471-1243

MS GC YMCA

1810 Government St, Ocean Springs

228-875-5050

Ocean Springs

514 Washington Ave 228-230-1900

Pascagoula 1912 Live Oak Ave 228-769-8329

JONES COUNTY

B. E. Murphy Center for Seniors 715 N 10th Ave, Laurel 601-428-6142

Magnolia Place for Seniors

5192 Hwy 11 S, Ellisville 601-649-2933

MARION COUNTY

Open Wings Senior Center 219 Partnership Way, Columbia 601-633-5177

South Columbia 1050 Hwy 13 S 601-731-2377

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Lumberton Senior Citizens Ctr

514 5th Ave

601-796-2012

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SENIOR CENTERS continued

Picayune

45 El Patch Pkwy

601-798-9892

Raine Community Center

504 Raine St, Poplarville

601-795-0871

STONE COUNTY

Farris-O’Neal

1240 S Magnolia Dr, Wiggins

601-528-5952

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES

These senior organizations, such as government, non-profit, and community, were created to assist seniors in many areas of their lives.

AARP Mature Driver Safety Program & Tax Aide

888-227-7669

AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

AARP Mississippi State Office

866-554-5382

Area Agency on Aging (All Counties)

800-444-8014

Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families.

Eldercare Locator

800-677-1116

Eldercare Locator service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers so that older persons can live independently in their communities.

First Call 2-1-1

2-1-1 is a phone number that connects the public to a local agency that can provide information about services, as well as refer callers’ to appropriate programs to meet their needs.

Foster Grandparent Program

1101 Hwy 11 S, Pine Belt

601-477-5803

The Foster Grandparent Program offers income-eligible seniors, age 60 and older, the chance to make a difference in the life of a child.

MAC – Mississippi Access to Care

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

844-822-4622 / 228-868-2311

Advocacy and information for any person seeking assistance with in-home and Long Term Care Services and Support

The TRIAD Program

Sponsored by the Sheriffs Depts, this is a volunteer organization that promotes senior safety and reduces the fear of crime that seniors often experience. They provide reflective address signs, files of life and emergency beacon lights. Volunteers will distribute and install the safety items if necessary.

– Hancock County 228-466-6900

– Harrison County 228-896-0614

– Jackson County 228-363-1599

Long-Term Care Ombudsman (All Counties)

800-444-8014

Residence of long term care facilities have specific rights protected by state and federal regulations. An ombudsman is an advocate for these rights.

National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association

228-234-1484

RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program)

RSVP provides volunteer placement services for individuals aged 55 and older and adults with disabilities.

– Hancock County

228-467-9073

– Harrison County

228-896-0412

SENIOR PLACEMENT CONSULTANT

A senior placement consultant offers a FREE service to Seniors and their families to help find an appropriate retirement residential communities.

Placed By Prime

228-447-5074

Senior Solutions

228-365-4824

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security General Info

800-772-1213 / 800-325-0778

TTY

Social Security Fraud Hotline

800-269-0271

Social Security Offices

Counties Served:

– Hancock, Harrison, Stone & Pearl River Counties

9394 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport

228-868-2854

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– Forrest, Lamar, Covington, Simpson, Marion, Greene, Perry & Jefferson Davis Counties

1911 Broadway Dr, Hattiesburg

866-331-2186

– East Jackson & George Counties

6000 Hwy 63, M`oss Point

866-253-5675

SUPPORT SERVICES

ALS Support Group Memorial

228-812-5159

Alzheimer’s Support

– Biloxi

228-314-1290

– Hattiesburg

601-271-8480

– Laurel

601-422-0022

GULF COAST

Alcohol Anonymous (24 Hour Hotline)

844-714-7186

– Family Group Support (Gulf Coast)

228-861-2278

Better Breathers & Friends –Hattiesburg

601-288-3871

Cancer Support SRHS

228-809-5598

Grief & Loss Support – First United Methodist Church (Gulfport)

228-388-9288

Heart Support SRHS

228-809-5308

Home of Grace (Drug / Alcohol Recovery)

228-826-5283

Hospice of Light Bereavement Group

(ad on page 90)

228-818-2160 / 601-766-1800

Living With Cancer Support Memorial

228-865-3104

Low Vision

228-575-4066

Lupus Support

228-313-1676

Mental Health Assn of MS

228-385-1119

Parkinson’s Disease

228-575-1330

Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s – Saad Healthcare (ad on page 66)

228-432-8855

Stroke Support Memorial

228-867-5255

Stroke Support SRHS

228-809-5626

Vital Caring Grief Support (ad on Back Cover)

228-220-0438

HATTIESBURG

Alcoholics Anonymous

601-982-0081

LAUREL

Alcoholics Anonymous

601-426-0108

Alzheimer’s

601-426-4300

Breast Cancer

601-399-0506

Cancer

601-321-5514

Diabetes

601-426-4934

Grief

601-426-4700

Heart

601-399-0541

TRANSPORTATION

ALL COUNTIES

Area Agency on Aging

800-444-8014

Grove Transit

601-544-5403 / 866-331-6004

Mobile One

601-545-3322

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY

Senior Center

601-792-8375

FORREST COUNTY

City of Petal Transportation

601-554-5440

Hattiesburg Mass Transit

601-545-4671

GEORGE COUNTY

City of Lucedale

601-947-2082

Veterans Transportation

601-508-0596

GREENE COUNTY

Community Development Corp

601-788-2777

HANCOCK COUNTY

Senior Center

228-467-9292

HARRISON COUNTY

Coast Transit Authority (Specialized Service)

228-896-4010

Department of Human Resources

228-896-0214

Hoop Cares Transportation

228-363-1599

JACKSON COUNTY

Community Action of South Mississippi

228-769-3292

Coast Transit Authority

228-875-8070

Hoop Cares Transportation

228-363-1599

PERRY COUNTY

Community Development Corp

601-788-2777

STONE COUNTY

City of Wiggins

601-928-7221

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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

601-545-3668

Provides a network of resources & information to seniors and their families.

LOCAL

– Covington County, 601-765-4004

– Forrest County, 601-583-4521

– George County, 601-247-2117

– Greene County, 601-394-2442

Hancock County, 228-467-2100

– Harrison County (Biloxi), 228-435-8271

– Harrison County (Gulfport), 228-865-4027

Jackson County, 228-769-3075

Jefferson Davis County, 601-792-5939

Jones County, 601-428-0467

Lamar County, 601-794-4218

Marion County, 601-736-0740

Pearl River County, 601-403-2558 – Perry County, 601-964-8214 – Stone County, 601-928-7509

– Wayne County, 601-735-4258

Equal Steps Veterans Home –Long Beach

228-265-8576

State Veterans Affairs – Biloxi VA Medical Center

228-523-5000

US Veterans Center – Biloxi

228-388-9938

NATIONAL Veterans Crisis Line (All Counties)

800-273-8255

– Debt Management

800-827-0648

– Education Benefits

888-442-4551

– Health Benefits

877-222-8387

– Health Eligibility Center

800-929-8387

– Life Insurance

800-669-8477

– VA Benefits

800-827-1000

Veterans Medical Foster Home Program – Biloxi

228-523-5000

VISION RESOURCES

American Council for the Blind

800-424-8666

Coastal Family Health Center –

Biloxi

228-374-4993

Independent Living for the Blind –Hattiesburg

601-544-1676

Lions Club – Biloxi

228-424-7840

MS Public Broadcasting

Radio Reading of MS

601-432-6301

Reading of newspapers, books, magazines over closed circuit

National Eye Care Project

800-222-3937

North America Resource Line for Braille

800-272-4553

Prevent Blindness America

800-331-2020

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

American Red Cross –

Gulf Coast

228-896-4511 / 866-438-4636

Area Agency on Aging

(ad on Inside Back Cover)

All Counties

800-444-8014

Canon Hospice

Gulf Coast

228-575-6251

Christian Food Mission – Laurel

601-428-0136

Forrest General Hospice

(ad on page 72)

601-288-2500

Foster Grandparents (Covington, Jasper, Jones, Smith, Wayne Counties)

601-477-5803

Gentiva Hospice

(ad on page 67)

228-385-7845

Habitat for Humanity – Gulf Coast

228-678-9100

Hands On Gulf Coast

228-257-6094

Hospice of LIght

(ad on page 90)

228-818-2160

Vital Caring Hospice

(ad on Back Cover)

228-220-0438

Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary

228-867-4077

MS Renaissance Garden Foundation

228-388-2622

Notre Dame Hospice

228-687-1385 / 601-247-2048

Pearl River Valley Opp, Inc. (PRVO)

601-736-9564 / 866-736-9564

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

– RSVP Hancock 228-467-9073

– RSVP Harrison 228-896-0412

SAAD Hospice

(ad on page 66)

228-432-8855

Salvation Army (Biloxi, Gulfport, Lucedale, Pascagoula)

228-207-2761

Solace Hospice

(ad on page 73)

– Biloxi

228-205-2504

– Poplarville

601-403-9822

– Tylertown

601-803-2880

St. Joseph Hospice

(ad on page 71)

228-865-7897 / 601-261-2515

United Way of South Mississippi

228-896-2213

United Way of Southeast Mississippi

601-545-7141

Volunteers Gulf Coast

228-896-0073

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FORREST COUNTY – HATTIESBURG

Area Development Partnership

601-296-7500

Christian Service, Inc – Hattiesburg

601-582-5683

Forrest General Hospital (ad on page 72)

601-288-4214

Habitat for Humanity (Hattiesburg Area)

601-582-4663

Hattiesburg Area Historical Society Museum

601-582-5460

Merit Health Wesley Medical Ctr

601-268-8127

YMCA, YWCA

601-583-4000 / 601-583-9399

HARRISON COUNTY

Goodwill Industries of South MS – Good Works

228-863-2323

Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra

228-435-9800

Merit Health Biloxi Medical Ctr

228-432-1571

TRIAD Program

(Sponsored by the Harrison County Sheriffs Dept)

228-896-0614

Volunteers in Police Service –

Gulfport

228-868-5703

JACKSON COUNTY

Community Action of South MS

228-769-3292

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

228-872-3164

YMCA Ocean Spring

228-875-5050

PEARL RIVER COUNTY

Brother’s Keeper Ministries

601-795-3173

Picayune Main Street

601-799-3070

Picayune Retiree Attraction Committee

601-798-9079

Picayune Senior Patrol

601-798-7411x0

WEBSITES FOR SENIORS

American Association of Retired People – AARP

www.AARP.org

AARP is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization for people 50 and older.

BenefitsCheckUp

www.benefitscheckup.org

The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives.

Eldercare Locator

www.eldercare.gov

The Eldercare Locator helps older adults and their caregivers find local services & housing options for seniors.

Federal Trade Commission –Identity Theft,

http://www.ftc.gov

The Federal Trade Commission has posed information on their website to help educate everyone on this growing problem. Look for Consumer Information and then the topic of Identity Theft.

MS Dept of Human Services

Division of Age / Adult Services

www.mdhs.state.ms.us

The mission of the Department of Human Services is to provide services for people in need by optimizing all available resources to sustain the family unit and to encourage traditional family values thereby promoting self-sufficiency and personal responsibility for all Mississippians.

MS Office of Attorney General

Consumer Protect Division

www.ago.state.ms.us

Protecting vulnerable adults, many victims of crimes are senior citizens. The Office of Attorney General helps seniors, from cracking down on home repair fraud and identity theft to educating seniors on lottery scams and mail fraud.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging,

www.n4a.org

N4A staff and their grassroots network across the country are champions of many critical issues concerning the well-being of older adults.

National Council on Aging – NCOA

www.ncoa.org

NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization providing information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

www.usm.edu/olli

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes that meet the needs and schedules of active adults. OLLI locations are Hattiesburg (USM Campus) and in Gulfport (USM Gulf Park Campus). Programs include field trips, seminars, and classes. “Learning is a Lifelong Experience”.

Social Security Administration – SSA

www.ssa.gov

Called Social Security Online, the website offers benefits planning, social security statements, online application to retire and more.

WOUND CARE

MedCentris

(ad on pages 46-47)

1-855-432-5328

SAAD Healthcare

(ad on page 66)

10598 D’Iberville Bld, Ste A, D’Iberville 228-432-5622

Home Health Care Definitions

HOME HEALTH AGENCIES – Refers to someone State licensed health care providers that offer both medical and non-medical assistance in the comfort of your home. Services include skilled nursing, occupational, physical and speech therapies, assistance with activities of daily living, homemaker services and transportation services, both local and long distance.

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES –Services provided by a companion/ sitter to be with your family member for a specified amount of time each day up to and including 24hour supervision. The companions may provide assistance with routine activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands etc. Many agencies provide transportation to doctor visits, shopping etc, as well as recreational activities. They may not dispense medications.

HOSPICE – a comprehensive program of comforting care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.

patient’s veins including antibiotic and hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy, and central line care. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a M.D.

RESPITE CARE – care that is shortterm or temporary. It is designed to give families a break from the stress of daily caregiving. Respite care can be for a few hours, overnight, or for days. The amount of care changes with the needs of the family and the patient.

SKILLED NURSING – a higher level of care where services are performed by a licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Skilled Nursing includes, but is not limited to patient assessments, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, education for the patient and the caregiver related to the disease process, treatment, health measures and medication management.

INTRAVENOUS THERAPY

(IV THERAPY) – any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a

SOCIAL WORKER – a clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.

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Home Health Care Definitions

THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT) –

A variety of services to assess, treat and rehabilitate patients to improve their readiness to perform daily living tasks.

Speech Therapy – services assess and treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Common treatments may range from changes in food consistency, physical strengthening exercises, repetitive practice & the use of audio-visual aids.

Physical Therapy – services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process to stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities and enhance basic mobility skills. Exercise techniques

Confused?

See pages 98-99 for our Medicare 2023

“In a Nutshell” or contact a Medicare specialist today.

continued from page 54

are only part of the special skills used by therapists to treat patients to help lessen disability, pain and improve overall function and quality of life.

Occupational Therapy – services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Occupational therapists help clients to improve basic motor functions and reasoning abilities and compensate for permanent loss of function.

WOUND CARE – diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure soars and other wounds. Treatments may include but are not limited to irrigations & dressing. ~

A family tradition of caring for over 55 years!

For over fifty-five years, the name Saad has been synonymous with high-quality and compassionate home health care along the MS Gulf Coast and Mobile, AL. Today, Saad Healthcare is the only remaining locally-owned, family-operated home health care company on the Gulf Coast. Saad Healthcare is proud to serve our patients and the community with the care and compassion that local residents deserve.

Hospice Care Definitions

HOSPICE Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort, rather than treatment.

INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE TEAM

Hospice provides care for a patient with a team approach. All disciplines work together to help the patient, caregiver, and family. The team provides for the physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.

Physician

– Medical Director –

Oversees the care of a patient by working closely with the RN to make sure the patient’s needs are

met. The Medical Director reviews a patient’s chart every 14 days with the Interdisciplinary Care Team.

Registered Nurse – Manages the individual Plan of Care for each patient. Visits the patient to assess needs. Coordinates visits by the other team members.

Aide – Assists patient and family with personal care needs and light housekeeping.

Social Worker – Assesses patient and families’ emotional and social needs. Provides counseling, referrals, and support to meet identified needs.

Chaplain – Supports patient and family with spiritual needs.

Volunteer – Provides companionship and support to the patient and family.

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The only family owned and operated full service home health company.

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Providing Peace, Comfort & Dignity...

Through attentive Hospice & Palliative Care, St. Joseph Hospice provides peace, comfort and dignity to those facing terminal illness.

Our team works with physicians to tailor a plan of care for each patient’s needs. The plan will include medical and supportive care, social services, education, and psychosocial and bereavement counseling.

St. Joseph Hospice

Locations

ALABAMA Mobile 251-675-7555

LOUISIANA

Alexandria 318-561-0100

Baton Rouge 225-769-4810

Covington 985-892-6955

Lafayette 337-233-1131

Lake Charles 337-513-0731

Monroe 318-387-2687

New Orleans 504-734-0140

Shreveport 318-222-8723

The Carpenter House, an in-patient facility has specific advantages for patients and families:

•Direct transition from hospital with immediate symptom management by highly qualified sta .

•Respite time for families.

•Comfortable, home-like atmosphere

Questions, concerns or curious about your options? Contact us today.

www.StJosephHospice.com

Thibodaux 985-447-0095

MISSISSIPPI

Biloxi/Gulfport 228-865-7897

Hattiesburg 601-261-2515

Richland 601-925-0418

Vicksburg 601-638-8308

TEXAS

Houston 936-703-5250

ing for You at Home

Forrest General Home Care provides specialized care, in the comfort of your home, when you are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery and is available for all ages.

When you or someone you love becomes terminally ill and needs special attention at home, Forrest General Hospice can help meet these healthcare needs for patients who meet criteria. Asbury Hospice House, another option for hospice care, provides a peaceful, serene environment to allow a person and their loved ones to spend time in the best way possible when their care cannot be managed at home.

• Skilled Nursing

• Wound/Ostomy Care

• IV Therapy

• Mental Health

• Pediatrics

• Physical Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Social Services

• Certified Nurse Aides

• Telemonitoring

• Certified Diabetic Educator

• Registered Dietitian

• Hospice Program

Hospice

Care with Compassion and Dignity… From Our Family to Yours.

Solace is a locally owned and operated company which places patient care above profits. Our goal is to provide south MS with the best hospice care possible. Taking care of your loved ones, like they are our family, is not just our job. It is our passion. All hospice companies are not the same. It is your right to request which hospice provider takes care of you or a loved one. Ask for us by name.

We are a VA Preferred Hospice

OFFICE LOCATIONS:

Poplarville 601.403.9822

Biloxi 228.205.2504

Tylertown 601.803.2880

www.solacehospice.net

We serve all of South Mississippi

Also Offering Pediatric Hospice

HOSPICE CARE DEFINITIONS

Hospice Care Definitions

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Bereavement Specialist – Offers counseling and grief support to a family for a year after a loved one passes.

LEVEL OF CARE

RO-Routine Care – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is provided at the patient’s home, retirement community, assisted living or skilled nursing facility.

RE-Respite Care – Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility.

GIP – General In-Patient Care –

Provided in a skilled nursing facility when symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. GIP is usually short in duration.

CC-Continuous Care – Provided for end of life or time of crisis that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team. The criteria for CC may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, break-down of caregiver, imminent death, or family unable to cope.

24/7 ADMISSION Admission to hospice is 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

Senior Housing Definitions

ASSISTED LIVING – Communities are typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Also included in this category are residential area homes with an average of 5-8 residents. Some offer companion accommodations. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and trans-

HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing Authority

– Bay St. Louis, 228-467-4545

– Bay Waveland, 228-467-4545

– Biloxi, 228-374-7771 – Gulfport, 228-831-2992

– Laurel, 601-426-3574

– Long Beach, 228-863-8256

portation. Also provided is personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care.

CCRC / LIFE CARE – Continuing Care Retirement Community otherwise known as Life Care, offers a campus-style environment that may

– Lumberton, 601-796-8628

– Picayune, 601-798-3281

– Richton, 601-788-6231

– Waynesboro, 601-735-4522

MS Regional Housing Authority

– Gulf Coast, 228-831-2992

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include villas, apartments/condos, assisted living and skilled nursing services. An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime.

DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed ALFs are prohibited by law to promote these services without a license.

INDEPENDENT / RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for the elderly. Typically Stu-

MEMORY CARE AT

dio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths. Services may include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; libraries, computer stations, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and based upon size/location of apartment.

MEMORY CARE – These communities are either licensed assisted living facilities that specialize in delivering care to residents with dementia or a unit of a skilled nursing facility. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for

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At The Blake at Biloxi, we know that memory loss affects everyone in the family. That’s why we‘re by your side every step of the way. We learn each of our residents’ needs, their routines, and the things that they love so that you and your loved one can focus on what’s important: finding happiness in every moment.

CALL (228) 447-3249 TO SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY!

SummerHouse Senior Living communities provide an ideal formula for seniors whose hopes for retirement include leisure-filled days and evenings, continuing favorite hometown traditions and enjoying the friendly company of beloved family, friends and neighbors. SummerHouse Bay Cove

Our Mission... HONOR the story, NURTURE the spirit, CARE for a lifetime.

With eight nursing centers located throughout services for long-term and short-term skilled nursing care including:

Occupational and Speech

• Nursing, Physician and Pharmacy Services

• Recreation and Activities Programs

• Nutritional Support Services

• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center 298 Cahal St. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-544-5300

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg 10 Medical Blvd. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-264-3709

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall 925 W. Mangum St. • Mendenhall, MS 39114

601-847-1311

Bedford Care Center of Newton

1009 S. Main St. • Newton, MS 39345

601-683-6601

Bedford Care Center of Marion 6434 Dale Dr. • Marion, MS 39342

601-297-3515

Bedford Care Center Monroe Hall 300 Cahal St. • Hattiesburg, MS 39401

601-582-9157

Bedford Care Center of Petal 908 South George St. • Petal, MS 39465

601-544-7441

Bedford Care Center of Picayune 2797 Cooper Rd. • Picayune, MS 39466

601-799-1616

www.BedfordCareCenters.com

Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility

Singing River's Pascagoula Skilled Nursing Facility is home to the Mississippi Gulf Coast's only Five Star Rated facility*, which now features a recently expanded 54-bed unit. In our Skilled Nursing Facility, patients will receive exceptional one-on-one care from our dedicated and talented skilled nursing staff.

Skilled nursing provides a short-term rehab solution for individuals needing more time and attention to transition back into life after a joint replacement, stroke, heart attack, hip fracture, & more.

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residents’ safety. Staff is usually specially trained. Amenities vary. Services include meal plans, cable television, local phone calls, housekeeping, laundry maintenance and transportation. Personal assistance with ADLs available. Rates also vary from all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Payor sources usually accepted are private pay or some insurance plans.

RESPITE CARE – Provides a temporary break for caregivers by allowing a resident to have a short-term stay in a community that can meet their needs. Many assisted living communities and nursing homes have a respite care program. Residents typically stay from a week to a month, depending on the situation, and receive all the services of the community to meet their needs. Respite care services are usually private-pay.

SKILLED NURSING CARE – Is provided by licensed nurses in nursing homes, 24-hrs, for residents with complex medical conditions requiring a high level of need and routine services. Residents can have a private or a shared room. Meals are served in a dining area, activities are scheduled, and therapies are available as prescribed by a physician. Some skilled nursing facilities have a separate secured area for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia conditions. “Long term care facilities” or “nursing centers” are synonymous terms for skilled nursing facilities. Most facilities provide rehabilitation following a hospital stay, and accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. ~

Medicare 2023 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)

Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”

Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance

Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)

$1,600 deductible (per benefit period)

It is possible to pay the $1600 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.

Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.

Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.

No coverage outside USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Medicare Part B Medical Insurance

Most people pay monthly $164.90 (Premium could be higher based on income)

$226 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)

80/20 after deductible.

Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits

Most doctors accept Medicare. No coverage outside the USA. No out-of-pocket maximum.

Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.

Supplemental Policy Plans A - N Medigap

Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.

Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment

(Other special enrollment periods may be avalable)

These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits

When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered

Can provide benefits outside USA

Plans are available through insurance companies.

Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance.

This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 877-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com

Medicare 2023 “In A Nutshell”

Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)

Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Advantage Plans Part C

INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Part B premium $164.90 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)

There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, PFFS, etc.

Plans have co-pay and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.

Preventive care is covered 100%.

Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.

Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.

There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.

Must have Part A & B to enroll.

Medicare Part D Drug Program

Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).

Plans are generally a variation of the following: Deductible (Phase I)

$0–$505 deductible

Initial Coverage (Phase II) co-pay coverage until the total cost of the drugs = $4,660

Coverage Gap / Doughnut Hole (Phase III)

The member now pays much more for covered drugs 25% generic / 25% brand. There is a drug manufacture discount on brand name drugs that can count toward the “True out-of-pocket” (TrOOP) You remain here until the $7,400 (TrOOP) has been met

Catastrophic Coverage (Phase IV)

For the remaining calendar year, covered drugs are: $4.15 / $10.35 or 5% depending on drug tier As an upgrade, Insulin costs will decrese in 2023

Part D can be separate with Medigap & PFFS plans. There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D.

Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7 each year

Must have Part A or B to enroll.

For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 10/2022