Medicare Services Offered
SHICK
SHICK is the Senior Health Insurance Counseling program. This is a federal grant funded program under the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). The mission of SHICK is to provide education and information to Medicare beneficiaries, as well as one-on-one counseling.
Our trained SHICK volunteers are here to provide individual assistance in explaining enrollment, or learning about Medicare enrollment plans, Supplemental Insurance policies and Medicaid benefits so individuals can make informed choices.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) | Department for Aging and Disability Services
If you would like to make an appointment to learn more about our SHICK services, please scroll to the bottom of this page for contact information, appointment scheduling options, office hours, and our email. Thank you
SMP
Senior Medicare Patrol, also known as SMP, is a grant funded project under the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL). The SMP mission is to empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. We provide SMP certified counselors that can help guide the beneficiary and your loved ones through any suspected fraud, error, or abuse concerns.
If you suspect you or your loved one has experienced Medicare fraud, error, or abuse, please scroll to the bottom of this page for contact information, appointment scheduling options, office hours, and our email. Thank you
MIPPA
The Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program is a federal grant program that the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) provides to support targeted outreach and education to eligible Medicare beneficiaries, especially those who are low-income with limited resources and/or resident of rural areas. MIPPA helps Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and assets learn about programs that may save them money on their Medicare costs.
These programs are:
Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)/Extra Help - This program is administered by the Social Security Administration, this program helps to lower Medicare Part D costs – including out-of-pocket costs for premiums, deductibles, and prescription drugs – for beneficiaries who met certain income and resource eligibility requirements.
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) – Administered by state Medicaid agencies, MSPs can help pay some Medicare costs for health care, including Medicare Part B premiums, for eligible beneficiaries. These programs have four levels of benefits each with their own eligibility requirements:
1. Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)
2. Specified Low-Income Medicare (SLMB)
3. Qualifying Individual (QI)
4. Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWO).
Medicare Preventative Services – MIPPA grantees also educate the community about Medicare Preventative Services, which cover many preventive health services such as the:
1. Welcome to Medicare preventive visits
2. Yearly wellness visits
3. Vaccinations for the flu and COVID-19
4. Screenings for cancer and heart disease, and more!
Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers (MIPPA) | ACL Administration for Community Living
These services are available to all Medicare beneficiaries, regardless of their income and assets. Our trained counselors can help you today. If you would like to make an appointment to learn about any of the above MIPPA programs or how to apply, please scroll to the bottom of this page for contact information, appointment scheduling options, office hours, and our email. Thank you
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