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• Benefits Check UP Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
• Elder Care Locator Phone: 1-800-677-1116. Connects older adults and caregivers to information and assistance programs in their area.
• SHIBA Helpline Phone: 1-888-680-6880. Contact the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) helpline for answers to questions about health insurance including Medicare Part D.
• IlluminAge Resource Guide Search for information about issues of interest to seniors and their families. Helpful forms, online courses, articles, brochures, and local and national directories.
• National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Comprehensive information about long-term care planning, services and financing options, along with the tools to help people begin the planning process.
• My Medicare Matters
  For Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and others interested in learning about Medicare Part D. Sponsored by the National Council on Aging.

Protect Vulnerable People

• Washington State Attorney General's Office File a complaint, learn how to protect against fraud, get assistance with legal and consumer issues
• Elder Abuse Hotline Phone: 1-866-EndHarm or 1-866-363-4276. Report abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult or child.
• Office of the Insurance Commissioner Phone: 1-800-562-6900. The Consumer Protection Division reviews and investigates insurance related complaints. File a complaint or get information about existing complaints.

Get Active

• Active Options Find programs to help seniors stay healthy and active.
• W4A Advocacy Alerts Sign up to receive information about and take action on important legislation for older adults. Sponsored by the Washington Association of Area Agencies on Aging (W4A).
• Next Chapter Engaging baby boomers and beyond in meaningful work, service to others, learning and self-discovery.
• Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the UW OLLI-UW invites adults over 50 to share intellectual interests and make new friends in a lively learning environment where current and retired UW faculty and community experts lead workshops and special events.
• League of Women Voters Citizen's Toolkit Research candidates and issues and find important voter information.
• Seattle Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Offering arts and special events, computer training, job search coaching, discounts, and general information and assistance.