Resources
Senior Resources in Chicago, IL
Medicare is only one piece of getting older in Chicago. This page rounds up the local programs and offices seniors ask us about most: benefits counseling, transportation, meals, and the hospital systems that shape which Medicare networks make sense.
We update this list because the same questions come up in nearly every plan review. If what you need isn't listed here, call 773-250-9965 and we'll point you to the right office.
- Benefits counseling and Medicare help
- Senior centers, transit and meal programs
- Local hospitals and community clinics
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Benefits counseling and Medicare help
Illinois SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for questions about enrollment, Medicaid and long-term care across Cook County.
Medicare.gov
The official plan finder, coverage rules and enrollment windows, straight from CMS.
Social Security Administration, Chicago field offices
Retirement and disability benefits, Part A and Part B enrollment, and Extra Help applications.
Senior centers, transit and daily living
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services senior centers
Congregate meals, fitness classes and social programming at neighborhood senior centers across the city.
CTA reduced fare and Ventra
Discounted fares and paratransit options for riders who can't easily use standard CTA buses and trains.
AgeOptions (Cook County suburban Area Agency on Aging)
Home-delivered meals, case management and wellness checks for older adults in suburban Cook County.
Local health systems
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
One of Chicago's largest hospital systems. Confirm it's in-network before choosing a Medicare Advantage plan.
Rush University Medical Center
Full-service hospital and specialty network with locations across the city and suburbs.
UChicago Medicine
Anchors care on the South Side, including Hyde Park and Bronzeville, with a wide specialty network.
Check your hospital before you switch plans
Networks change every year. If you use Medicare Advantage in Chicago, confirm Northwestern, Rush or UChicago Medicine is still in-network before the new plan year starts.
Programs can lower your drug costs
Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs cut Part D costs for people who qualify by income. We can tell you quickly whether you're likely to qualify.
Chicago Senior Insurance is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. This directory is a community reference; contact each organization directly for current hours, eligibility and services.
Coverage guides
Medicare in Chicago, IL
Advantage vs. Medigap, turning 65, and drug coverage.
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Fixed-rate burial coverage for Chicago and Cook County families.
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Questions about a program or your coverage?
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