Medicare Information/Counseling | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rhode Island

50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909

Eligibility

-The individual must be a U.S. citizen or be a permanent resident and have lived in the U.S. continuously for five years. -Must be 65 or older or be between the ages of 18 - 64 and receiving Social Security -Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least 24 months or receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) because of a diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) or have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Required documents

Medicare

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

401-462-4444

Voice - Main Phone

https://oha.ri.gov/point

Languages

Spanish, Portuguese; Interpreter Services Available for other languages

Application process

Call to make an appointment

Fees

N/A

Service area

Statewide

Description

The Senior and Disabilities Services at United Way, also known as the POINT, is a statewide resource network that provides information, referrals, and long-term care options to seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. Get valuable information and assistance about: - Information and assistance regarding home and community care - State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) - Public assistance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, and others. - Information regarding other valuable resources in the community such as healthcare fraud and home care This service is free and confidential.

What's Here

Medicare Information/Counseling

Providing organization

Rhode Island Office Of Healthy Aging

The Office of Healthy Aging advocates for people over 55 years of age and adults with disabilities. OHA delivers an array of programs and services that help people, their families, and caregivers thrive.