The duplicated policies resulted in millions of dollars worth of excess insurance for thousands of seniors on limited incomes. The program is intended to assists individuals and families with Medicare problems and other health-related concerns.
Similiar programs are now in every State, two territories, and the District of Columbia.
A new national ICA Resource Center has just opened in Washington, D.C. under the National Association of State Units on Aging. Trained volunteer counselors provide objective information on Medicare and health insurance. These counselors are available at senior centers, senior nutrition sites, libraries, hospitals, and community centers. Counselors may also visit the homebound individual unable to come to a site. There are no fees.