Medicare – Community Action Team

VA Caregiver Support Services

VA Caregiver Support Services offers the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) that provides education, resources, and support to caregivers of Veterans who do not need to have a service-connected condition. There is no age restriction and it is available nationwide.
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http://www.caregiver.va.gov/Care_Caregivers.asp
Social Security Administration – Beaverton

The Social Security Administration in Beaverton provides social security benefits, supplemental security income, and related information to eligible individuals in the area. Services are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
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http://www.ssa.gov http://www.socialsecurity.gov
Social Security Administration – Longview

The Social Security Administration’s Longview office in Washington state provides assistance to individuals seeking information about Social Security and related programs. Services include retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, as well as assistance with Medicare enrollment and appeals.
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Social Security Administration – Portland

The Social Security Administration office in Portland offers services for individuals seeking information about retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. They work with individuals in the Portland, Oregon area and are available during regular business hours.
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Benefits Checkup – National Council on Aging

Benefits Checkup is an online resource/application provided by the National Council on Aging that helps users find their benefits by providing basic information on programs and eligibility. Users can follow the prompts and find benefits that they may be eligible for.
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http://www.benefitscheckup.org http://www.ncoa.org
National Council on Aging

The National Council on Aging offers a range of services, including Benefits Checkup and My Medicare Matters, to help older Americans and caregivers. With a focus on jobs, benefits, health, and independent living, NCOA promotes active and healthy aging across the country.
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http://www.ncoa.org
Medicare Rights Center

Medicare Rights Center provides affordable health care for seniors and people with disabilities through counseling, advocacy, education programs, and public policies initiatives. Their services are available nationwide and have no age restrictions.
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http://www.medicarerights.org
SHIBA – Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance

SHIBA provides counseling and assistance in selecting Medicare plans and applying for Medicare Savings Programs. They offer their services through a helpline or one-on-one phone appointments with trained volunteers, and can also help with reviewing medical bills and filing appeals or complaints. No age restriction and statewide coverage.
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http://www.shiba.oregon.gov