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Elder Benefits
Welcome to the Sawyer County Elder Benefit Specialist (EBS) Webpage
Below, please find topic links to information and resources that you may find helpful.
This site was developed to put access to information and resources in one place in order to empower people to be as independent as they wish. Many programs have online applications/enrollments. The Sawyer County EBS is also available to provide information, assistance and support, and can also help with most applications/enrollments.
Most Requested: PlanFinder Comparison Request Form and Info Packet Complete and return this fillable and printable pdf form if you'd like Sawyer County's EBS to run a Medicare PlanFinder comparison for the top three most cost-effective Medicare Advantage Plans or Medicare Part D plans based on your current medications, which you can review and use for decision making. |
About the EBS Program | ||
Elder benefit specialists (EBS) help answer questions and solve problems related to Social Security, Medicare, health insurance and other public and private benefits for older adults. They serve people ages 60 and over. Services are free of charge. Similar services are available to younger adults with disabilities through a Disability Benefit Specialist (DBS). | ||
Benefit Specialists can provide you with the information you’re looking for and connect you to the resources you need. | ||
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Sawyer County's EBS | ||||
Carol Martin Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North 10610 Main., Ste. 224, Hayward, WI 54843 Email: cmartin@sawyerhs.hayward.wi.us Phone: 1-866-663-3607 x205 Fax: 715-634-3580 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-11:30a and 12:30p-4p
| Please note, although no face to face visits are being scheduled at this time due to the COVID-19 virus… We are still here to help. Please contact Carol for information or assistance with services/benefits. |
Helpful Links to Information |
Below, please find topic links to information and resources that you may find helpful. This site was developed to put access to commonly asked information in one place in order to empower people to be as independent as they wish. Many programs have online applications/enrollments. The Sawyer County EBS is also available to provide information, assistance and support and can help with most applications/enrollments. |
COVID-19 Resources | ||
What You Should Know Before You Turn 65 | |||
Helpful information from GWAAR.org- The Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging: |
Social Security Administration (SSA): https://www.ssa.gov/ | ||||
Sawyer County residents are assigned to the Social Security Administration office in Superior, WI: Contact info | ||||
SSA Resources:
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Medicare: www.medicare.gov/ | |||
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: People who are 65 or older; Certain younger people with disabilities and People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). Note: Enrollment for Medicare Part A and Part B is completed through the Social Security Administration. | |||
Commonly Requested Resources about Medicare | |||
Medicare Basics
Learn About Your Options: Medicare Health Plans, Advantage Plans and Medigap/Supplemental Policy Options
| Prescription CoveragePart D Prescription Option
Wisconsin SeniorCare Option
Medicare Apps and Tools
Medicare & You Handbook
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Additional Medicare Resources | |||
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Programs that Can Assist with Medicare Costs | |||
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Medicaid Resources | |||||
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Applications, renewals and changes can also be completed online at: www.access.wisconsin.gov | |||||
Additional Information for Wisconsin Medicaid:
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Housing Resources | ||
For general information about rental assistance, tenant/landlord rights, and assistance with completing applications, please contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North |
Energy Assistance | ||
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
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FoodShare (SNAP) | ||
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Transportation | ||
For information about other transportation resources, please contact the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the North |
If you have feedback about this webpage, please contact Sawyer County EBS. Thank you!