Government Agencies For Seniors (Federal and State)

Blind & Visually Impaired Services www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2638.htm ...................................

877-241-8144

BVIS provides services to eligible Hoosiers that are blind or visually impaired.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services www.cms.gov ................................................................

800-633-4227

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, is part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2637.htm

402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS), a program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS), Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) provides assistance to identify and find resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families, throughout the State of Indiana.

Division of Aging www.in.gov/fssa/2329.htm.............................................

888-673-0002

The Division of Aging supports the development of alternatives to nursing home care and coordinates services through a network of Area Agencies on Aging.

Division of Family Resources www.in.gov/fssa/2407.htm ............................................

800-403-0864

The Division of Family Resources (DFR) receives applications and approves eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the cash assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Kosciusko County Division of Family Resources 334 Enterprise Dr., Warsaw ....................................... 800-403-0864

Eldercare Locator eldercare.acl.gov ...........................................................

800-677-1116

Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources.