[NFBMT] Stepping On Classes Medicare, Etc.

[d m gina]

We have humana would this medicare also work with them as well/
I will keep this message just to know there is someone out there.
Thanks,

Original message:
> During the Thursday September 12 meeting of the Treasure State Chapter of
> the National Federation of the Blind of Montana, a member reported on a
> class she took that she found extremely beneficial.  Others may want to take
> the class, which is called, "Stepping On."  It's an evidence-based class on
> preventing falls for older Montanans and people with disabilities.  Besides
> Stepping On, there are other classes and services that may be of interest.
> For example, the open enrollment period for changing Medicare plans starts
> October 15, 2019.  One can meet with a counselor to learn about the various
> options Medicare beneficiaries receive.  Both the classes and services are
> provided by Montana's Area Agencies on Aging.  Montana has 10 of these
> Agencies, so there should be one near where you live.    Here is how to
> learn more:



> . Call the toll free telephone number, (800) 551-3191.  This number can
> route you to the Area Agency on Aging that's nearest you, although it
> doesn't work well with mobile telephones.  Still, whoever answers will make
> sure you get connected with the Agency that serves the area where you live.



> . The following website provides contact and other information for Area
> Agencies on Aging:

> https://dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/aging/areaagenciesonaging



> As I mentioned during the Chapter meeting, I happen to be working as the
> Program Director of Area IV Agency on Aging, which is based in Helena.  Area
> IV covers six counties:  Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Jefferson, Meagher,
> Gallatin, and Park counties.  Area IV does a bunch of stuff all related to
> aging and disability resources.  For example, we provide the classes
> mentioned above as well as Medicare services, including the Senior Medicare
> Patrol, which is a program to prevent Medicare abuse and fraud.  We also
> provide two Long Term Care Ombudsman who work within the statewide Ombudsman
> system to advocate for residents of nursing homes and assistive living
> centers.  We often provide information and referral services for Medicaid,
> but we primarily serve as the local expert support services for Medicare.
> Additionally, we provide funding for Senior Centers in the area we serve.
> One of our major projects is funding meals on wheels and group meals.  Our
> funding comes mostly from the Senior and Long Term Care Division of the
> Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.  Area IV is a
> program of the Rocky Mountain Development Council in Helena.



> BTW, Area IV plans to begin a new Stepping On class in Helena on October 2.
> Call Area IV now at the 800 number given above to sign up for the class.
> Note that students must be 60 or older, or have a disability.



> Best!



> Jim Marks









> JimMarks

> President, National Federation of the Blind of Montana

>  <mailto:president at nfbofmt.org> president at nfbofmt.org

> (406) 438-1421
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