PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FREE LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE HELPLINE AND STAFF ATTORNEYS LOCATED ACROSS THE STATE; MEDICARE AND MAINECARE (MEDICAID) INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE AND SENIOR MEDICARE PATROL PROGRAMS; FREE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY MEDICARE PART D APPEALS UNIT IN APPEALING DENIALS OF MEDICATIONS UNDER MEDICARE PART D AND ENSURING ACCESS TO HELP IN AFFORDING MEDICATIONS; OUTREACH AND EDUCATION; AND PUBLIC POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY PURSUED ON BEHALF OF THE OLDER PEOPLE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, THE ORGANIZATION HANDLED 3,949 MATTERS FOR 3,725 CLIENTS IT SERVED.
