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Government Local-LinksThe Official Web Site for the StateContact Your State Representative Contact Your U.S. Representative in the House. Contact Your U.S. Representative in the Senate. UP
South Carolina Access A program of the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging. This is YOUR guide to available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers in SC. Administration on Aging (AoA)AOA is part of the Department of Health & Human Services, administers and funds programs and services for older people. The web site has a wealth of information, including government policy updates, fact sheets, health information, resources. GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing of local-links of the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible. Benefits Checkup helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Provides information on medications, health care and nutrition, as well as other information geared specifically toward older people. SHIP in South Carolina is also known as the Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders Program (I-CARE). I-CARE is federally funded to provide health insurance counseling for Medicare, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Savings program, Medicare Advantage Plans and Senior Medicare Fraud programs. UP
Medicaid is South Carolina's grant-in-aid program by which the federal and state governments share the cost of providing medical care for needy persons who have low income. Find your local Social Security Office by typing in your zip code. The Social Security Office can tell you about Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits, Medicare Part D, Medicare and Medicaid, and Survivors Benefits. S. Carolina Division of Veteran's Affairs Complete listing of local VA offices in your county. The function of the Division of Veterans Affairs is to assist veterans and their families in the presentation, processing, proof and establishment of claims, privileges, rights and benefits as they may be entitled to under Federal, State or local laws.
Adult Protective Services Adult Protective Services includes the process of investigating allegations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults residing in private home settings, as well as any follow-up services provided to those vulnerable adults as a result of the investigations UP SC Senior Centers and Meals on Wheels UP
Utility Information for Senior Citizens Several programs available to assist with electric and gas bills. UP
Local Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association Chapters of the Alzheimer's Association learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops. Help us list support groups, associations and organizations dedicated to supporting both the older adult and the family caregiver. Send suggestions to Contact Us UP
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