Feb. 9, 2010

An important change to the Medicare law now makes it easier to qualify for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs. Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue and Rock and Roll Legend Chubby Checker, best known for his hit recording “The Twist,” launched a campaign to promote these recent changes. This new “twist” makes it easier to qualify for Extra Help, and streamlines the application process for state-based Medicare Savings Programs.

Jan. 27, 2010

A newly developed partnership between the CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Meals & More Program and Hancock Regional Hospital allows seniors in Hancock County to have expanded meal options starting Feb. 3, 2010.

Dec. 24, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions President Emeritus Duane Etienne has been appointed to serve on the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for the U.S. Administration on Aging’s Community Innovations for Aging in Place program (CIAIP).

Dec. 23, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will host a Dining with Diabetes Academy and medication management workshops in 2010 and 2011 at neighborhood meal sites throughout Marion County. The programs are offered in partnership with the Purdue Extension – Marion County office and the Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Dec. 18, 2009

CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions recently received a $15,000 grant from Universal American to provide public education to consumers across central Indiana about Medicare issues. CICOA will use the grant to provide information and assistance to Medicare recipients, family members and caregivers about Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medicare Health Plans, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, Low-income Subsidies, and Medicare fraud issues.