[OccupyCU] Fwd: [cchcc-l] Help for those who lost IL Cares Rx - Monday, Aug. 13, 2012

Tue Aug 7 15:55:33 UTC 2012

FYI for those who know anyone who has lost Illinios Rx and need help finding alternatives. 

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From: "Champaign County Health Care Consumers" <cchcc at healthcareconsumers.org> 
To: cchcc-l at lists.shout.net 
Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 8:49:19 AM 
Subject: [cchcc-l] Help for those who lost IL Cares Rx - Monday, Aug. 13,        2012 

Dear Friends, 

Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) and other local senior 
service agencies will be holding a second Special Enrollment Event for 
people who lost their IL Cares Rx and Medicaid benefits. Join us on Monday, 
August 13, 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Provena Covenant Medical Center in 
Urbana for information and support to alleviate some of the pain and 
suffering from these devastating cuts (see bottom of the message for date, 
time, location, and parking information). 

Advocates will be available to meet with you individually, answer your 
questions, and explore other state and federal programs to see if you are 
eligible for assistance. Please call to pre-register and reserve your time 
with an advocate to avoid a long wait. 

Participating agencies include: 
 * CCHCC 
 * Provena Center for Healthy Aging 
 * Champaign County Regional Planning Commission 
 * Family Service Senior Resource Center 
 * Provena Home Health 
 * Carle Foundation Hospital 
 * Smile Healthy 

As former recipients of IL Cares Rx go to the pharmacy, consumers are 
seeing just how much their drug co-pays have increased. Many have also been 
billed by their Part D insurance provider for a monthly premium they have 
never had to pay. 

Are you unsure how you'll be able to continue paying for your medication 
without IL Cares Rx? 

Are you worried about the loss of your Medicaid benefits, such as dental, 
vision, and prescription drug coverage? 

Do you need help filling out applications and getting enrolled in programs 
that provide medical or prescription financial assistance? 

Do you have a friend or loved one who you are concerned about that relied 
on IL Cares Rx or Medicaid? 

Join us on Monday, August 13 at Provena Covenant Medical Center and we 
will do our best to answer all of your questions and make sure you are 
connected to the resources and programs you need. The event will be located 
in the hospital Auditorium conference rooms, which are on the first floor 
across from the registration office. 

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 

WHAT: Special Enrollment Event for people who lost their IL Cares Rx or 
Medicaid benefits 

WHO: CCHCC, Provena Center for Healthy Aging, Regional Planning 
Commission, Family Service, Carle, and other local agencies 

WHERE: Provena Covenant Medical Center - Auditorium 
1400 W. Park Street, Urbana 
Free parking is available on the south and east sides of the hospital. 
Refreshments will be provided. 

WHEN: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

PLEASE CALL TO PRE-REGISTER: 
        (217) 819-4054 for Regional Planning Commission, or; 
        (217) 337-2022 for Provena Center for Healthy Aging 

**Please bring with you: 
 * List of medications that include dosage & frequency 
 * Medicare and/or other insurance cards 
 * Proof of income and assets 

This information will help expedite the application and enrollment process 
if you are eligible for any other state or federal programs. 

For more information, including a flyer for the event that you are welcome 
to distribute, as well as an informational sheet with a step-by-step 
process to evaluate your options and alternatives to IL Cares Rx, please 
click on the link below: 

http://www.healthcareconsumers.org/index.php?action=Display%20Page&id=927 

You can also contact CCHCC or use any one of these resources to learn more 
and get help during this difficult time. 

* IMPORTANT RESOURCES * 

Provena Center for Health Aging: (217) 337-2022; 410 E. University Ave., 
Champaign 
Senior Resource Center at Family Services: (217) 352-5100; 405 S. State 
St., Champaign 
Regional Planning Commission: (217) 328-3313; 1776 E. Washington St., 
Urbana 
Medicare: 1 (800) Medicare; www.medicare.gov 
Social Security Administration: 1 (877) 819-2593 (Champaign office); 
www.ssa.gov 
Champaign Office of DHS: (217) 278-5605; 705 N. Country Fair Dr., 
Champaign 
Benefits Check Up: www.benefitscheckup.org 

Champaign County Health Care Consumers 
(217) 352-6533 
44 East Main St. Suite 208, Champaign, IL 61820 
www.healthcareconsumers.org 

Thank you, 

Champaign County Health Care Consumers 

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Champaign County Health Care Consumers 
44 E. Main Street  Suite 208 
Champaign, IL 61820 

Phone: (217) 352-6533 
Fax:   (217) 352-9745 
E-mail: cchcc at healthcareconsumers.org 
Web:    www.healthcareconsumers.org 

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