Prescription Drugs - Can't Afford the Drugs You Can't Live Without?
A Pitt County program is offering some help!
The Pitt County Council on Aging is working to identify and assist seniors with limited incomes in applying for the Low Income Subsidy and/or NCRx to help with prescription drug expenses.
Anyone on Medicare can get Medicare prescription drug coverage; those with limited income and resources may also be eligible for Extra Help to pay for Medicare prescription drug plan premiums, annual deductibles, and prescription co-payments. Extra Help is estimated to be worth an average of $3,900 per year, and many people are unaware they qualify.
Anyone on Medicare who has full Medicaid coverage, whose Medicare Part B premium is paid by the state, or who receives SSI benefits is automatically qualified for Extra Help and does not need to complete an application.
Those who do not qualify for the full federal "Extra Help" subsidy may qualify for North Carolina's NCRx Program. The program provides up to $29 per month toward the monthly premium of a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan that participates in NCRx. Staff at the Pitt County Council on Aging can assist with NCRx applications in addition to assisting with applications for Extra Help. Call 752-1717, ext. 10 for more information or to file an application.
Services offered by the Pitt County Council on Aging:
Information and Referral (Senior InfoLine)
An information and referral service that provides seniors, family members, caregivers and others access to information and assistance for the elderly. Senior Info Line representatives will answer your questions and/or direct you to the appropriate agency. Read More...
Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)
Weekday meal delivered to home bound elderly, ages 60 and over, who are unable to prepare their own meals and have no one else to do it for them. Meals meet 1/3 of the RDA for vitamins and nutrients. Read More...
Senior Centers
Seniors ages 60 and over are offered programs targeted to meet their social, educational, physical and recreational interests. A lunch is also served to those who meet the eligibility criteria.
- Greenville Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.
- Ayden Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Farmville Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Fountain Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm.
- Grifton Senior Center operates Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm .
(Lunch is served at the Fountain Wellness Center on Wednesdays only)
** Seniors interested in eating lunch, must complete a registration process to determine eligibility before a lunch can be served. Read More...
Caregivers
Volunteer-based program designed to provide seniors with 1-3 hours of service per week. Services include friendly visiting, assistance with grocery shopping, errands, general transportation, etc. Read More...
Volunteers cannot assist with personal care or housecleaning.
Medical Transportation
Transportation to medical appointments for seniors ages 60 and over who do not receive Medicaid. Funds are occasionally available to transport disabled individuals under 60 who do not receive Medicaid.
Individuals receiving Medicaid need to contact the Department of Social Services at (252) 902-1110 or (252) 902-1111. Read More...
Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (S.H.I.I.P.)
Volunteers are trained by the NC Department of Insurance S.H.I.I.P. office, to provide free information, counseling and education to Medicare beneficiaries and their family members about: Medicare, Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care Insurance, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
Nutritional Supplement Program
Boost and Ensure products are sold to participants at reduced prices.
Eligibility-income must be below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.
An application must be completed and Ensure requires a prescription from the client's physician. Read More...
S.P.I.C.E. for Life (Senior Safety Prevention Intervention and Community Education)
Grant program funded-only offered when funds are available.
Targets seniors ages 60 and over who are at a high risk for loss of independence due to a decrease in safety and ability to function within the home. By partnering with Therapeutic Life Center, an occupational therapist is sent into homes to complete an assessment. The program then pays for equipment, installation and modifications (inside the home only) that are recommended by the occupational therapist.
Eligibility: 60 years of age or older, High risk for home accidents,Income under 150% of the Federal Poverty Level. Read More...
Life Enrichment/Recreational Programs:
Computer Classes
Various levels ranging from beginner courses to the Internet. The classes are offered at the Pitt County Council on Aging (1717 W. 5th Street) and are taught by an instructor from Pitt Community College. Seniors ages 65 and older $10 per course. Those under 65 pay $65 per course.
Information courtesy of Deryck Wilson, Realtor with RE/MAX Preferred Realty - A Senior Advocate
www.Remax-Greenville-NC.com
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