Southeast Missouri Area Agency on Aging

Programs and services

Information and Assistance

A Toll-Free Help Line (1-800-392-8771) is available to access information, assistance and/or referral to appropriate agencies on services for the elder.

A monthly newsletter is published and mailed directly to older adults.

Emergency medical transportation is available to eligible citizens that need help getting to doctor appointments, medical procedures, etc.

In-Home Services

Provides homemaker and personal care services for eligible people 60 years and older.

Provides outreach to individuals who have been unable to receive services previously.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program

Provides a variety of opportunities for retired persons aged 60 or older to participate more fully in the life of their community through significant volunteer service.

We operate two RSVP programs:

Pemiscot County RSVP. For information call 573-333-1380

Cape & Scott Co. RSVP. For information call 573-887-3664 or you can visit their website www.vicrsvp.org.

Legal Services

Local attorneys provide free services including legal advice, counseling and representation.

Missouri Seniors' Legal Helpline

A new program, the Missouri Seniors' Legal Helpline, is now available to provide free information on legal challenges seniors may face. It can also link low and moderate income seniors with free and low cost legal advice. The Department of Health and Senior Services has established a toll-free helpline and a website that any Missouri senior or caregiver can call or access for information and assistance on legal issues. The toll-free helpline is 1-800-235-5503. The website is www.moaging.com/legalhelp. Both will provide legal information and assistance with referrals.

Counseling Services

Financial counseling provides paperwork assistance and financial guidance.

S.M.P. - (Senior Medicare Patrol) Empowering Seniors to Prevent HealthCare Fraud

The SMP Program is comprised of retired professionals who are trained to identify and report potential fraud and abuse of the Medicare/Medicaid system.. They also receive intensive training to provide insurance counseling services. These services are provided at no charge. This program is administered by Care Connection for Aging Services through a partnership with the Missouri Alliance of Area Agencies on Aging. For more information, call 1-888-515-6565.

If you would be interested in volunteering for this program to help fight Medicare fraud and abuse, please contact us at 1-800-392-8771. The training lasts two days and can be held in a location that will be convenient for you.

Circuit Breaker Tax Rebate

The Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim gives credit to certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year. The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home. If you are interested in this please, call us or visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website www.dor.mo.gov.

Missouri Senior Rx

This is a state sponsored program that helps limited income seniors pay for their prescription drugs. If you would like more information please click on the Senior Rx box below.

Silver Haired Legislature (for a list of SHL delegates click on Board above)

The Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a formally elected body of citizens 60 years of age or older that promote conscientious legislature advocacy for Missouri's older adults. The SHL delegates work all year as advocates for senior issues. They are kept abreast of proposed legislation and stay in touch with the legislators. Many of the legislators contact the SHL delegates asking for their input on proposed legislation.
All members are volunteers. The elected delegates participate in a mock legislative session patterned after the Missouri General Assembly. The session is help in Jefferson City in the fall of each year. Many of the activities take place in the Senate and House chambers of the Capitol Building. About 150 seniors from the ten Area Agencies on Aging come together in Jefferson City to present bills, debate issues and choose the top five for which they will advocate during the year.



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Programs and services Information and Assistance A Toll-Free Help Line (1-800-392-8771) is available to access information, assistance and/or referral to appropriate agencies on services for the elder. A monthly newsletter is published and mailed directly to older adults. Emergency medical transportation is available to eligible citizens that need help getting to doctor appointments, medical procedures, etc. In-Home Services Provides homemaker and personal care services for eligible people 60 years and older. Provides outreach to individuals who have been unable to receive services previously. Retired Senior Volunteer Program Provides a variety of opportunities for retired persons aged 60 or older to participate more fully in the life of their community through significant volunteer service. We operate two RSVP programs: Pemiscot County RSVP. For information call 573-333-1380 Cape & Scott Co. RSVP. For information call 573-887-3664 or you can visit their website www.vicrsvp.org. Legal Services Local attorneys provide free services including legal advice, counseling and representation. Missouri Seniors' Legal Helpline A new program, the Missouri Seniors' Legal Helpline, is now available to provide free information on legal challenges seniors may face. It can also link low and moderate income seniors with free and low cost legal advice. The Department of Health and Senior Services has established a toll-free helpline and a website that any Missouri senior or caregiver can call or access for information and assistance on legal issues. The toll-free helpline is 1-800-235-5503. The website is www.moaging.com/legalhelp. Both will provide legal information and assistance with referrals. Counseling Services Financial counseling provides paperwork assistance and financial guidance. S.M.P. - (Senior Medicare Patrol) Empowering Seniors to Prevent HealthCare Fraud The SMP Program is comprised of retired professionals who are trained to identify and report potential fraud and abuse of the Medicare/Medicaid system.. They also receive intensive training to provide insurance counseling services. These services are provided at no charge. This program is administered by Care Connection for Aging Services through a partnership with the Missouri Alliance of Area Agencies on Aging. For more information, call 1-888-515-6565. If you would be interested in volunteering for this program to help fight Medicare fraud and abuse, please contact us at 1-800-392-8771. The training lasts two days and can be held in a location that will be convenient for you. Circuit Breaker Tax Rebate The Missouri Property Tax Credit Claim gives credit to certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year. The credit is for a maximum of $750 for renters and $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home. If you are interested in this please, call us or visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website www.dor.mo.gov. Missouri Senior Rx This is a state sponsored program that helps limited income seniors pay for their prescription drugs. If you would like more information please click on the Senior Rx box below. Silver Haired Legislature (for a list of SHL delegates click on Board above) The Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a formally elected body of citizens 60 years of age or older that promote conscientious legislature advocacy for Missouri's older adults. The SHL delegates work all year as advocates for senior issues. They are kept abreast of proposed legislation and stay in touch with the legislators. Many of the legislators contact the SHL delegates asking for their input on proposed legislation. All members are volunteers. The elected delegates participate in a mock legislative session patterned after the Missouri General Assembly. The session is help in Jefferson City in the fall of each year. Many of the activities take place in the Senate and House chambers of the Capitol Building. About 150 seniors from the ten Area Agencies on Aging come together in Jefferson City to present bills, debate issues and choose the top five for which they will advocate during the year.