The ElderSource HelpLine is the place to start for help if you are an older adult, an adult living with a disability or a caregiver, and ElderSource is an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). ElderSource also offers Healthy Aging wellness programs to adults aged 60 and over, with classes offered at no charge.
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) is a program of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs operated in this area through ElderSource, offering free, unbiased counseling on Medicare insurance issues. Counselors and volunteers are not affiliated with any insurance company and will not attempt to sell you insurance, and all counseling records are strictly…
JTA offers Reduced Fares to ensure affordable transportation for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and other eligible riders. Persons with disabilities and Medicare cardholders travel at a reduced fare upon presentation of an ID STAR Card (or other transit system Reduced Fare Card).
The Senior Services Division administers community-wide social service programs serving older adults in Jacksonville/Duval County, with a mission to encourage and empower senior citizens to live active, independent lifestyles through social, educational and wellness programs. Programs include Community and Senior Centers, the Foster Grandparent Program, Independent Living Program, Senior Companion Program, Homemaking Program, Transportation Services,…
Social Security pays monthly payments through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to people who have little or no income, little or no resources, and a disability, blindness, or are age 65 or older. It also pays Disability benefits monthly to people who have a disability or blindness and enough work history.
Lifeline is an FCC program that helps make communications services more affordable for low-income consumers. It provides subscribers a discount on qualifying monthly telephone service, broadband Internet service, or bundled voice-broadband packages purchased from participating wireline or wireless providers.
The Optional State Supplementation Program provides monthly cash payments to indigent elderly or disabled individuals who live in special non-institutional, residential living facilities, including assisted living facilities, adult family care homes and mental health residential treatment facilities. The program provides a monthly check that supplements the individual’s income so they can pay the facility a…
The Medically Needy Program allows Medicaid coverage after a monthly share of cost is met. Individuals who are not eligible for full Medicaid due to income or asset limits may qualify, including women with family income over the limit for Medicaid.
Medicare Savings Programs (Medicare Buy-In) help Medicare beneficiaries with limited finances pay their Medicare premiums, and in some instances deductibles and co-payments. Medicare Buy-In provides different levels of assistance depending on the amount of an individual or couple’s income.
Medicaid for low-income individuals who are either aged (65 or older) or disabled is called SSI-Related Medicaid. Florida residents who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are automatically eligible for Medicaid coverage from the Social Security Administration.
Jacksonville Benefits
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