[Peace-discuss] Fw: [cchcc-l] Special Event - June 27 - Help for those losing IL Cares Rx, Medicaid benefits

[Jenifer Cartwright]

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--- On Fri, 6/22/12, Champaign County Health Care Consumers <cchcc at healthcareconsumers.org> wrote:

From: Champaign County Health Care Consumers <cchcc at healthcareconsumers.org>
Subject: [cchcc-l] Special Event - June 27 - Help for those losing IL Cares Rx, Medicaid benefits
To: cchcc-l at lists.shout.net
Date: Friday, June 22, 2012, 10:06 AM


Dear Friends,

Join Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) and other local senior
service agencies on Wednesday, 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
 * Carle 

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 Wednesday, 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: 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 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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