Resources for Seniors

 Social Security Administration

https://calendly.com/events/8fc5a0e8-54c5-4326-ab4b-8f05a21ccf95/google_meet

Medicare: Enrolling in A+B

https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/sign-up/ready-to-sign-up-for-part-a-part-b

Medicare

https://www.medicare.gov/

(800) 633-4227

Social Security has a Federal program to help individuals with Medicare pay for prescription drugs, and lowers the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage, called Extra Help. 

https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help

(800) 772-1213

 Utah Commission on Aging offers services helping older adults remain health and independent. You can find services offered by the state and also in your specific area. 

https://ucoa.utah.edu/area-agencies-on-aging.php

Senior Services Division of Utah Department of Health + Human Services offers resources for meals, transportation, caregiver support, home-based services, and other resources. 

https://daas.utah.gov/seniors/

Medicare Assistance (SHIP) is a national program that offers one-to-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families. 

https://daas.utah.gov/services/#ship

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. 

(800) 541-7735

State Medicaid Program

https://medicaid.utah.gov/

Circuit Breaker program

A Utah program designed to help seniors who are "house rich, cash poor" by deferring property taxes until they sell their home. For more information: https://tax.utah.gov/relief/circuitbreaker/renter-refund

KSL News Article: https://www.ksl.com/article/51286238/cox-vetoed-a-bill-changing-tax-relief-for-older-utahns-heres-what-the-program-does

KSL News Article: https://www.ksl.com/article/50774896/the-secret-weapon-for-retirement-financial-stability-in-utah

Helpful video: "Utah Circuit Breaker 2023 Instructional Video" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL3arQYIgcg

Arizona Department of Economic Security is a hub for many resources specifically for older adults, including utility assistance and other basic needs. 

https://des.az.gov/blocks/senior

The office of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes offers resources for seniors who need help with hiring a caregiver, information and ratings on care facilities, and more. 

https://www.azag.gov/issues/elder-affairs/resources-for-seniors

How to apply for Medicaid in Arizona

https://des.az.gov/services/basic-needs/medical-assistance/how-to-apply

 Home Heating and Utility Assistance

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/financial-assistance/home-heatingutility-assistance

Idaho Power Assistance

https://www.idahopower.com/accounts-service/make-payment/help-paying-bill/idaho-assistance/

Medicaid for Elderly or Adults with Disabilities

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/apply-medicaid-elderly-or-disabled-adults

Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash benefits for eligible low-income families and households to pay for food, clothing, shelter, and other essentials. 

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/financial-assistance/about-tafi

Idaho Medicaid Program

https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health

 The State of Washington website dedicated to Seniors. 

https://wa.gov/seniors

Aging and Long-Term Support Administration offers a list of state agencies that help. 

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/agencies-help

How to apply for Medicaid in Washington

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/how-apply-medicaid

Wyoming Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is a one-stop call center providing information on local services for older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers in Wyoming. On the web you'll find resources to help with everything from financial assistance, to caregiving, to housing. 

https://adrcwyoming.org/

(888) 425-7138 or dial 211

Wyoming Department of Health Aging Division is committed to providing care, ensuring safety, and promoting independent choices for Wyoming's older adults. 

https://health.wyo.gov/aging/

(307) 777-7995

(800) 442-2766

Wyoming Senior offers a comprehensive list of regional resources for seniors. 

https://www.uwyo.edu/wycoa/resources_on_aging/wyoming.htmlServices

Wyoming Center on Aging (307) 766-2829

How to apply for Medicaid in Wyoming

https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid/index/