The Medicare Savings Program includes four separate programs. LIS is administered by the Social Security Administration and MSPs are administered by state Medicaid agencies.
For Support 24/7/365 – Call or Text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), Call 844-345-4569 (Seasons Crisis/Talk Line)
Area Agencies on Aging
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Supportive Services
Supportive services are key to helping older adults maintain their long-term independence. With the help of access services, in-home services, and community services, individuals can prevent early institutionalization and instead continue living at home or in their community of choice.
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Health, Prevention, & Wellness
Health, prevention and wellness programs are critical to ensuring that older Iowans are informed about and have access to services and evidence-based activities that can significantly improve their health, function and quality of life and reduce the need for more costly medical interventions. These programs include congregate meals, nutrition counseling and education, and healthy movement.
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Older Worker Employment Program
A growing number of older Iowans are choosing to join or stay in the workforce well past the traditional retirement age. But whether they are working by choice or out of economic necessity, many find the job market to be quite challenging.
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Family Caregiver Support
The Family Caregiver Program works to provide family caregivers with the resources they need to enhance and extend their ability to care for a loved one. Caregiver Support Groups provide you with an opportunity to connect with other family caregivers. Training & Education provides information that will assist you in your caregiving role. Respite Care offers temporary, substitute supports for your care recipient in order to provide you with a break.
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness works to provide education and develop programs and policies that can prevent elder abuse in any of its forms, including physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation, financial exploitation, denial of critical care and self-neglect.
Elderbridge Agency on Aging–Dementia Friends
Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. You become a Dementia Friend by attending a free one-hour information session to learn about this worldwide movement. You’ll learn what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia.
Clay County Behavioral Health LINC (Local Initiative for Networking and Collaboration) is dedicated to connecting providers and organizations through partnership and education to help improve access and effectiveness of behavioral health and addiction recovery services in Clay County, Iowa. Our mission is nurturing hope, health, and wellness through community collaboration.