[OccupyCU] Fwd: [cchcc-l] TOMORROW: Special Event - Help for those losing IL Cares Rx, Medicaid benefits

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From: "Champaign County Health Care Consumers" <cchcc at healthcareconsumers.org> 
To: cchcc-l at lists.shout.net 
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:12:24 PM 
Subject: [cchcc-l] TOMORROW: Special Event - Help for those losing IL Cares Rx, Medicaid benefits 


REMINDER! Join us tomorrow! 


Dear Friends, 

Join Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) and other local senior 
service agencies TOMORROW, June 27, 2012 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Lincoln Square 
Mall in Urbana to learn about how you can prepare for the cuts to the IL 
Cares Rx and Medicaid programs that take effect July 1, 2012. 

Many of you are probably very concerned about the elimination of the IL 
Cares Rx program and the drastic cuts to Medicaid benefits.  Advocates will 
be available to meet with you individually, answer your questions, and 
explore other state and federal programs that you may be eligible for to 
alleviate some of the pain and suffering from these devastating cuts. 

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

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

Are you worried about losing 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 relies 
on IL Cares Rx or Medicaid? 

Join us on TOMORROW, June 27 at Lincoln Square Mall 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 former 88 
Broadway space, which is in the south wing, across the courtyard from the 
Art Mart. 

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WHAT: Special Enrollment Event for people losing 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: Lincoln Square Mall (88 Broadway; south wing, across from Art Mart) 
156 Lincoln Sq., Urbana, IL 61801 

WHEN: TOMORROW, June 27, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 
(You are welcome to come anytime during the 4 hours we will be there, but 
please allow plenty of time to meet with advocates and complete various 
program applications and enrollments) 

**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 to make sure 
you continue to receive coverage after July 1. 

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=919 

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 Healthy 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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