Outreach

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LCCOA OUTREACH

Don’t be fooled by scams and misleading ads

Beware of scams!

Beware of scams! Beware of misleading TV advertisements! Especially the ones from actors who tell you to sign up with their plan or that you will not need to pay your Part B Premium — this is not true. The qualifications for Part B Premium to be paid is based on income and asset guidelines. Before you sign up with a plan, please contact LCCOA and speak with our Outreach SHIP certified counselors. They are here to help!

License plate discounts

We are receiving numerous calls regarding license plate discount. Again, not everyone qualifies; there are guidelines for this program. Your total income, including social security, cannot exceed $33,562 a year for one individual, no income asset limit. For two individuals, the income cannot exceed $44,533 a year, and no asset limit. You must provide your Federal 1040 form and your 1099, and your total income including social security. If you are married, you are required to use both incomes.

Medicare Part D

It is not too early to think about open enrollment for Medicare Part D. We will be taking appointments starting Aug. 15. Our appointments book up fast; we will try to make every effort to service all our seniors.

ITAC phones

For our clients who are hearing impaired, we still provide phones from ITAC. Please check to see if you are due for a renewal. You may renew your phone every three years. We will be receiving updated phones. Remember, all phones are free; this is not an income-based program. It does not matter whether you make $200,000 or $5,000, you are all entitled to a free phone. The only criteria is that you have a hearing impairment. We here at LCCOA also serve anyone that has an hearing impairment. You can be 5 years old or 105; each person will be served and can receive a free phone, based on their hearing needs.

LCCOA has new SHIP and License plate discount counselors. Please call and introduce yourself; they are here to assist you. Our number is: 815-288-9236.

Until next month: Think Medicare Part D!!!

WHITESIDE ADRC

ADRC satellite locations open in Whiteside County

Our Aging and Disabled Resource Center (ADRC) offers satellite locations throughout the county on Wednesdays:

First Wednesday – O’Dell Library, 307 S. Madison St., Morrison, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Second Wednesday — Erie Library, 803 8th Ave., 9 a.m.-noon

Third Wednesday — First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave., Fulton, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fourth Wednesday —Prophetstown Library, 209 W. Third St., 1-5 p.m.

We offer walk-in days on Mondays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.. No appointment is needed and we will assist patrons on a first come-first serve basis. We can assist with BAA (license sticker discounts), Respite funds, Med D questions, Social Security Extra Help, Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program, Food Stamp or Link, Patient Assistance Programs, ITAC, Do-Not Call Registry, and information and referrals.

We currently have five notaries in the building that can assist you with notary services during business hours.

Med D Open Enrollment begins in October. We plan to have six Certified SHIP Counselors available to assist you with your Med D Plan needs.

July Medicare Tip

Medicare covers voluntary advance care planning as part of the yearly Wellness visit. An advance directive is an important legal document that records your wishes about medical treatment at a future time, if you are not able to make decisions about your care. You can talk about advance directive with your health care or legal professional.

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THANK YOU, CREST FOODS, FOR ALWAYS SUPPORTING

LCCOA. When Covid hit, Crest Foods sent LCCOA a check to easy our pain; when we asked for help you were there for us. Again, you have made another donation to LCCOA’s seniors. Pictured here are staff from Crest Foods, and Susan Lawler, Executive Director of LCCOA. OPEN MIC IS BACK! We had 22 happy singers to start off the night. Open mic is a great opportunity to socialize with friends, and a time to make new friends. Before Covid we had up to 80 people attending — let’s bring back those numbers. LCCOA has the capacity to have up to 100 people. Let’s rock the boat. This is a time in your life you can sing your heart away, and no one cares if you can carry a tune. It is all about having fun. See you June 24th for the next open mic. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and we rock until 9:30 p.m.

THE MACKINAC ISLAND TRIP WAS FILLED WITH FUN-FILLED DAYS AND LAUGHTER. We were sent many cards, but one card said it all: “I had so much FUNl they say laughter is the best medicine and I had a good dose.” Thank you all for supporting LCCOA. Our goal was to get you out of your homes and back into the world. We know we accomplished this, and if we gave you laughter and fun, we are thrilled.

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