Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

MEDICAL RESOURCES

Educated Alternative Medical Marijuana Advocacy Center 8938 Ridgeland Suite 103 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 708-634-2067 www.educatedalternative.org

Illinois Rx Card www.illinoisrxcard.com

PHARMACEUTICAL RESOURCES OptumRx Mail order pharmacy services provided by OptumRx, a UnitedHealthcare program. 800-356-3477 (Customer Service) 877-889-6358 (Medicare Advantage) 877-889-5802 (Medicare Prescription) www.optumrx.com

Free discount prescription assistance program that is privately supported. It is not a government program. No enrollment/claims forms to complete. No age or income requirements. Available to those with or without insurance or Medicare Part D to cover prescription costs at a savings.

A not-for-profit corporation that provides application assistance, doctor & vendor referrals & one-on-one consultations to current patients or people interested in the Illinois Marijuana program, all at no cost. Available to speak to a physician about the program if they need more information. Advocates who speak Spanish, Polish, and Greek are available for phone consultations... Walk-ins welcome. ExactCare Pharmacy Pre-packaged prescriptions to ensure safety and compliance. 844-287-1609 www.exactcarepharmacy.com Illinois Department on Aging Senior Help Line 800-252-8966 www.illinois.gov/aging/ship Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) 866-468-7543 (Health Benefits Helpline) www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalClients/ Pages/medicalprograms.aspx Provides medical assistance programs.

Catholic Charities Lake County 847-546-5733

Kenneth W. Young Center 847-524-8800 www.kennethyoung.org Maine Township 847-297-2510 www.mainetownship.com

Catholic Charities Northwest 847-253-5500

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services 312-744-4016 Clever RX 800-873-1195 - Customer Helpline 800-974-3135 - Pharmacist Helpline cleverrx.com Save up to 80% on prescription drugs at virtually all US pharmacies. 100% free to use.

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program 800-633-4227 www.medicare.gov Needy Meds 800-503-6897 www.needymeds.org Website lists special programs to assist people who are unable to afford the prescriptions they need. North Shore Senior Center 847-784-6000 www.nssc.org/older-adults-benefits Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counselors available for free to assist with Medicare beneficiaries at their Northfield and Niles offices.

DuPage County Community Services Intake and Referral

630-407-6500 800-942-9412

www.dupageco.org/Community_ Services/Intake_and_Referral/1773/ Provides financial assistance and help with prescription bills, medical supplies & healthcare fees for those that live in DuPage County.

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847-639-5800 illinoisfoot.com • Bloomingdale

• Arlington Heights • Cary • Chicago • Crystal Lake • Downers Grove • Elgin • Fox Lake • Geneva • Hinsdale • Hoffman Estates • Lake in the Hills • Wheaton • Woodridge

We Treat All Foot & Ankle Problems Ankle Fusions, Ankle Replacements, and Ligament Surgery

MEDICAL RESOURCES

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