Page 9 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October, 2018

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Medicare explained Classes can help you

see signs, save a life
By Kirk Larson , Social Security Washington Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security and sss
Medicare have a few things QPR stands for Question,
in common. Both programs Persuade, Refer. QPR is sss
help safeguard millions of LEARN MORE an emergency response to
Americans as well as improve You can learn more about someone in a suicide crisis. TRAINING
the quality of life for our family Medicare, including how to The chain of survival from For more information and
and friends. apply for Medicare and get a a life-threatening medical dates of training, please
Medicare is our country’s replacement Medicare card, at crisis, early recognition of
health insurance program for socialsecurity.gov/benefits/ warning signs, intervention contact Caytee Cline at 360-
people age 65 or older. The medicare. and professional assessment 709-1818 or visit her in the
program helps with the cost of and care can save lives. Behavioral Health Department.
health care, but it doesn’t cover Medicare’s different parts are QPR Gatekeeper
all medical expenses or the explained in our publication at training, a 60-minute to
cost of most long-term care. socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ two-hour training, is for the Seventeen people attended.
If you choose to have original general public and teaches One attendee recommended
Medicare coverage, you can EN-05-10043.pdf. participants warning signs the training for all staff that
buy a Medicare supplement for suicide and the three-step interact with the community
policy (called Medigap) from QPR method. through the Wellness Center,
a private insurance company n Medicare Part D It is available in classroom Education & Development,
to cover some of the costs that (Medicare prescription drug settings from a certified QPR Administration, Law
Medicare does not. coverage) helps cover the cost instructor. Enforcement, Elders Center,
Medicare has four parts: of prescription drugs. Some In September, Tsapowum Social Services, etc.
n Medicare Part A people with limited resources Chehalis Tribal Behavioral Behavioral Heath and the
(hospital insurance) helps pay and income might be able to Health’s R.E.D. RoAD Project R.E.D. RoAD project will host
for inpatient care in a hospital get extra help with costs related hosted training for tribal staff. more trainings in the future.
or skilled nursing facility to a Medicare prescription
(following a hospital stay). Part drug plan, estimated to be
A also pays for some home worth about $4,900 per year.
health care and hospice care. You must meet resources and
n Medicare Part B (medical income requirement. WIC THROUGH SPIPA
insurance) helps pay for services If you can’t afford to pay
from doctors and other health your Medicare premiums and
care providers, outpatient care, other medical costs, you may Checks to buy food, health education,
home health care, durable be able to get help from your breastfeeding help, services referral
medical equipment and some state. States offer programs for
preventive services. people eligible for or entitled NEXT DATE: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 1
n Medicare Part C to Medicare who have low at the Chehalis Tribal Wellness Center
(Medicare Advantage) includes income. Some programs might
all benefits and services covered pay for Medicare premiums
under Part A and Part B. and some pay Medicare WIC SERVICES ELIGIBILITY
Some plans include Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. n Getting food stamps/basic
prescription drug coverage To qualify, you must have foods
(Medicare Part D) and other Medicare Part A and have n Pregnant or have a
extra benefits and services. limited income and resources. child under the age of 5
n Dad, grandparent,
foster family or other
caregiver of children
n Under the age of 5
USDA FOOD PROGRAM n On Medicaid or TANF

Many working families are on
The South Puget Intertribal Planning CONTACT US
Agency’s program offers a wonderful Debbie WIC. Is your income within
assortment of food to fill your freezer, Gardipee- the following guidelines?
refrigerator and cupboards. The next dates Reyes, People Maximum Maximum
are Nov. 15 and Dec. 14 from 9:45 a.m.-1:30 360-462-3227 in your annual monthly
p.m. at the Chehalis Tribal Community or Patty Suskin, house income income
Center. 360-462-3224
For Chehalis: 2 $29,471 $2,456
SIGN UP Debra 3 $37,167 $3,098
Shortman,
Debra Shortman, 360-709- 360-709-1689 4 $44,863 $3,739
1689 or call the warehouse at 5 $52,559 $4,380
360-438-4216 from 8 a.m.-