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Community Resources
Community Resources
Home-delivered meals, transportation, socialization, recreation, and volunteer opportunities are also available. To be eligible, a person must be 60 years or older or the spouse of an eligible senior.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
This program provides part-time training
assignments for low income persons 55 years or older. Training assignments are in agencies that serve the needs of local communities. These agencies, referred to as Host Agencies, include: schools, libraries, county departments, public parks, local aging service providers and many others. The goal of the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is to promote dignity, independence and the well-being of older workers by providing job skills training, employment preparation and job placement.
SenioRx Prescription Drug Program
Assists individuals with applying for assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Those eligible: • Are at least 55 years of age • Have NO prescription drug coverage • Have a chronic medical condition • Are legal residents of Alabama • Are in the Medicare Part D coverage gap • Meet certain income limits • Are any age and have been deemed disabled by Social Security, or have applied for disability and are waiting on a decision, or have a doctor’s declaration of disability
• Are in the 24-month Medicare waiting period.
State Health Insurance & Assistance Program (SHIP): Medicare Counseling The State Health Insurance and Assistance
Program is available in West Alabama to help Medicare benefi ciaries sort through their
Senior Resource Directory 2017-2018
options for FREE. SHIP can assist someone with understanding their Medicare benefi ts, Part D plan comparisons, enrollment, Medicare Savings Programs (QMB/SLMB), Medigap/ Secondary coverage, Long-Term Care Insurance, and more.
Veteran-Directed Home and Community Based Services Program
The VD-HCBS program is a new
Veteran-Directed approach to providing services and support in the homes and communities of eligible Veterans. To be eligible, a Veteran must fi rst be enrolled with the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), have a VA primary care team, meet the eligibility criteria for the Home and Community Based services as determined by the VA and receive a referral from the VAMC to West Alabama Regional Commission (WARC). This self-directed program allows Veterans’ choice, control, fl exibility and freedom in planning their own services and supports. They can hire family and friends, if they choose, and pay them a fair wage. They may also purchase goods, which contribute to their established care plan.
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