Julie Hilbert's Notes...
SENIOR MOMENT UPDATE
Seniors Eyecare Program
Senior eyecare program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual, dilated eye exams. People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket expense. Call 1-800-222-3937.
Who is eligible: Age 65 or older
US Citizen or legal residence
Have not seen ophthalmologist in 3 or more years
Do not have eye care insurance through HMO or VA
Hear Now (Hearing Aides)
The Hearing Foundation’s US program provides hearing aids and a hearing test report to those who are legal residents of the US, meet the income and asset guidelines, complete the application process and are approved for assistance. There is a non-refundable deposit on the hearing aids that is $100 for one and $200 for two.
Income Guidelines
Family of 1 - $12,000
Family of 2 - $16,000
*Assets are also considered when reviewing the application.
Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid
Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid provides full Medicaid benefits to underinsured or uninsured women under age 65 who are screened through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program and are in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer. To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:
Meet income requirement of single - $22,450 or couple $30,300
Be at least 35 but under 65 years of age
Be a resident of Wisconsin and a citizen or qualified alien
Provide social security number
Not be eligible for private or public health care coverage
Have been screened for breast or cervical cancer by the program
Require treatment for breast or cervical cancer, or a precancerous condition of the cervix.
FDL County Health Department Provides:
Home Health
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Public health
Personal Care
Loan Closet (wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, commodes can be used up to 6 months at no charge). For more information contact them at 929-3085.
Seniors Eyecare Program
Senior eyecare program ensures that every senior has access to medical eye care and promotes annual, dilated eye exams. People eligible for a referral through the program receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and up to one year of treatment at no out-of-pocket expense. Call 1-800-222-3937.
Who is eligible: Age 65 or older
US Citizen or legal residence
Have not seen ophthalmologist in 3 or more years
Do not have eye care insurance through HMO or VA
Hear Now (Hearing Aides)
The Hearing Foundation’s US program provides hearing aids and a hearing test report to those who are legal residents of the US, meet the income and asset guidelines, complete the application process and are approved for assistance. There is a non-refundable deposit on the hearing aids that is $100 for one and $200 for two.
Income Guidelines
Family of 1 - $12,000
Family of 2 - $16,000
*Assets are also considered when reviewing the application.
Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid
Wisconsin Well Woman Medicaid provides full Medicaid benefits to underinsured or uninsured women under age 65 who are screened through the Wisconsin Well Woman Program and are in need of treatment for breast or cervical cancer. To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:
Meet income requirement of single - $22,450 or couple $30,300
Be at least 35 but under 65 years of age
Be a resident of Wisconsin and a citizen or qualified alien
Provide social security number
Not be eligible for private or public health care coverage
Have been screened for breast or cervical cancer by the program
Require treatment for breast or cervical cancer, or a precancerous condition of the cervix.
FDL County Health Department Provides:
Home Health
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Public health
Personal Care
Loan Closet (wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, commodes can be used up to 6 months at no charge). For more information contact them at 929-3085.
posted by Bob Hoffmaster - KFIZ at 9:17 AM
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