Links | ADRC of NW WI

Health Insurance Marketplace: On-line tool to compare, shop for, and enroll in private health insurance policies. WI residents should use this site.
Medicare Educational Videos: presented by GWAAR to help better understand the world of Medicare.
Medicare Basics Handout (PDF)

Medicare

Medicaid (MA, Medical Assistance)

ACCESS: Online application tool from the State of WI for Medicaid programs and FoodShare
BadgerCare+: Information from the State of Wisconsin for BC+, the Medicaid program that provides healthcare coverage to families
Forward Health: Information from the State of Wisconsin for Medicaid services offered to the elderly, blind or disabled; Wisconsin Well Woman Program and Chronic Disease coverage is also discussed.
Great Rivers Consortium: Regional consortium of economic support units that determines program eligibility and ongoing status of beneficiaries
Social Security

Prescription Drug Coverage

Disability Drug Benefit Helpline: Can assist disabled Medicare beneficiaries with Part D plan choice, problems, and questions
Medicare Part D
NeedyMeds: Run by a non-profit group. Clearinghouse for prescription assistance programs from other non-profits, as well as prescription assistance programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.
Wisconsin SHIP Medigap Part D and Prescription Hotline: Assists Medicare beneficiaries with Part D plan choice, problems, and questions
Wisconsin SeniorCare: Senior (60 years of age and older) drug coverage offered through the State of Wisconsin

Long Term Care Planning–Administration for Community Living: Through videos and many resources, learn about planning ahead for the long term, what long-term care is, options, and paying for long-term care services.
Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2018 Results: Get average costs of care for long-term care services for your state and region of the state in which you live.
WI Department of Health Services – Family Care Homepage
IRIS Program (WI DHS)
Board on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocacy services to persons age 60 and older who are consumers of Wisconsin long-term care programs. The Ombudsman Program has, by law, the authority to have contact with any resident or tenant of a Wisconsin nursing home, Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), Adult Family Home (AFH), or person served by the community Options Program or the Family Care/Partnership/PACE program.
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Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search: Search licensed residential care facilities in the State of Wisconsin to view recent surveys conducted, complaints, and violations.

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP): Empowering Seniors to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
IC3: Internet Crime Complaint Center: Report internet crime, scams, and fraud.
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Scams in Your State: Report scams, get scam updates and see what scams are happening in your state.
Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information: Knowing how to protect your information — and your identity — is a must in the 21st century. Here are some tips for doing it effectively

Social Security Administration
Apply for Disability
Retirement Planner: Find your retirement age, estimate your retirement benefits, learn about Social Security programs, learn about your retirement options, apply for retirement benefits, apply for Medicare, and connect to other retirement planning websites.
Disability Planner
My Social Security: Personal, secure account to check your Social Security information
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Special Needs Trusts for People Living with a Disability