Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

MEDICARE / MEDICAID / INS. / FINANCE

Kendall County Senior Services Associates 630-553-5777

Medicare Rights Center 800-333-4114 info@medicarerights.org www.medicarerights.org

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE (UNDER 65)

Brandt Financial Concepts, Inc. Carol S. Brandt, CLTC® 134 W. Slade Street, Suite One Palatine, IL 60067 847-358-8600 carol@brandtfinancial.com benefits@brandtfinancial.com www.brandtfinancial.com Under age 65 medical + life, disability, dental, vision, global travel, and long-term care insurance for all ages. “When I’m 64” pre-Medicare education and enrollment assistance. Founded and independent since 1983. Never a fee. *See ad page 120

Lake County Catholic Charities 847-546-5733

Free national helpline - Trained staff and volunteers help with questions on understanding Medicare benefits, making enrollment decisions, coordinating Medicare with other insurance, appealing denials of care, determining eligibility for Medicare cost saving programs, and more. ABE Application for Benefits Eligibility abe.illinois.gov/abe/access This site may be used to apply for and manage healthcare, food, and cash assistance benefits. Allsup This is a disability representative company that provides the following services: SSDI claims, Veteran’s appeals, Medicare assistance & FINANCIAL RESOURCES

McHenry County Senior Services Associates 815-344-3555 (McHenry) 815-356-7457 (Crystal Lake)

Will County Senior Services Center 815-723-9713

Chicago Department of Family & Support Services 312-744-4016

Age Options - Suburban Cook County 708-383-0258 | 800-699-9043

ASSISTANCE WITH ILLINOIS CARES & MEDICARE D

Extra Help Medicare low income subsidy Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for “Extra Help” paying for prescription drugs if they have limited income and resources. For information and to apply, contact the Social Security Administration and ask for the application for help with Medicare prescription drug costs. 800-772-1213 | 800-325-0778 (TTY) www.ssa.gov/prescription help

Age Guide Northeastern Illinois 630-293-5990 | 800-528-2000

DuPage County Community Services 630-407-6500 | 800-942-9412

personal finance. 300 Allsup Place Belleville, IL 62223 800-854-1418 866-488-8948 (Espanol) www.allsup.com

Grundy County Health Department 815-941-3400 | 800-942-1724

Kane County Senior Services Associates 847-741-0404 - Elgin 630-897-4035 - Aurora

Kankakee County Catholic Charities 815-932-1921

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How we can help you:

Bottom Line Financial, inc

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Pay Bills (Client Signs)

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Daily Finances — Feeling overwhelmed? Enjoy the things you like and leave your financial responsibilities to an expert you can trust.

Organize Tax Information

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Ifaat Bosse, CPA

Communicate With Family

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Phone: 847.987.0969 ifaat@bottomlinefinancial.com www.bottomlinefinancial.com

Prepare Budget

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