The SHIIP has Docked in Cenla!
Cenla Area Agency on Aging has a staff of certified SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) counselors available to service the needs of Central Louisiana.
SHIIP volunteer counselors provide counseling, free of charge, on a variety of topics regarding health insurance, including:
Supplemental and Long Term Care Insurance Policy Comparisons,
Assistance with Claims,
Medicare-contracted Health Maintenance Organizations,
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Insurance, and
the Medicare Appeals Process.
SHIIP Counselors offer advisory information only and do not make decisions for clients. All information shared with a counselor is kept strictly confidential. The counselor will at no time attempt to sell the client anything. Information is given to clients to assist them in making informed decisions. SHIIP counselors never charge for this service. Please call CAAA if you need assistance with your medical insurance.
Cenla Area Agency
on Aging's
Service Areas
Click on the parish below where you need services provided to get information on specific programs and contact information.
Linking Adults & Seniors
to Pharmaceutical Aid
Louisiana SenioRx is a program designed to assist low-income, uninsured seniors and disabled adults (21 years and older) to receive free or nearly free medications through pharmaceutical patient assistance programs. Our staff completes applications and provides the necessary documentation to the pharmaceutical companies for you. After the drug company has reviewed and approved your application, your medications are shipped to you or to your doctor's office. There is no charge for SenioRx assistance.
You are eligible for SenioRx if:
- You are a low-income senior who does not have Medicare Part D or other insurance to help pay for your medications.
- You are a low-income senior who has reached the "gap" or "donut hole" in your medication insurance coverage.
- You are an adult who became disabled at age 21 or older and do not have insurance to cover your medications.
- Your insurance does not cover some of your prescribed medicines.
- You have not voluntarily cancelled a state or federal prescriptiion drug program or a private reimbursement plan within the last 6 months.
- You are a Louisiana resident.
This is how you apply for SenioRx:
- complete a SenioRx application
SenioRx Client Packet - Provide proof of income and proof of insurance.
- Provide a list of your physicians including his/her name, address, and phone number.
- Provide a list of your prescribed medications.
Helpful Links:
Louisiana SenioRx and Louisiana Answers