Assists qualified Medicare recipients with premium and deductible payments.

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This is a Ready to Grow (R2G) resource. Ready to Grow is a First 5 Nevada County program to connect children 0-5 with services and information that support their well-being. Organizations with programs that have this R2G tag may have additional programs of interest to families.
 

The Seniors First Information and Assistance Program is a resource for senior-focused programs, services and assistance. The program is designed to assist Placer County seniors age 60 and older get the resources and assistance they need to remain healthy and independent. They also welcome calls from family members, caregivers and other interested parties who are assisting seniors in getting the services they need.

Seniors First can provide information in multiple languages via a language translation service.

If you live outside of Placer County or do not meet their age criteria, they may be able to direct you to the agency or organization that can help you.

Seniors First is equipped to provide information and resources on a variety of topics including:

• Adult Daycare
• Advocacy for Seniors
• Assistance Devices
• Care Options
• Counseling
• Fall Prevention
• Financial Assistance
• Health Insurance-counseling
• In-Home Care
• Legal Issues
• Medicare Counseling (HICAP)
• Out-of-Home Care
• Recreation
• Senior Resourc…

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Medicare provides a health insurance plan for people who are 65 or older. People who are disabled or have permanent kidney failure may enroll at any age. Medicare has several parts: hospital insurance, medical insurance, and a prescription drug benefit. Hospital insurance, sometimes called Part A, covers inpatient hospital care and certain follow-up care. Medical insurance, sometimes called Part B, pays for physician services and some other services not covered by hospital insurance. Prescription drug benefit, Part D, is available as well.

Call 1-800-633-4227 (1-800-MEDICARE) for additional information or visit www.medicare.gov

Find nearby locations: https://www.ssofficelocation.com/auburn-social-security-office-so66

Find providers who take Medicare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_medium=search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=carecompare&utm_content=pn-05242021_V25&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImt2k8pCu8QIV7x6tBh1gzQfdEAAYASAAEgK3-fD_BwE#search
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Offers free local, individualized information and advocacy for Medicare beneficiaries and individuals becoming eligible within the next six months. Provides assistance to seniors or disabled persons with Medicare issues, including denials and appeals, supplemental insurance, and long term care insurance. 

Volunteer HICAP Medicare counselors provide free, unbiased, and individualized counseling by appointment only. In Nevada County, local appointments can be scheduled by calling (530) 258-6827.