Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging

06/01/2026

It’s Medicare Fraud Prevention Week! The week everyone can learn about protecting yourself, your friends, and your loved ones from scammers.
There are a lot of ways to participate so stay tuned in all week to our page for different ideas to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud or contact your local SMP Counselor at 800.860.5260.

05/29/2026

Good food, made with care. This week's 60+ Nutrition Meals Sites menu is here!

05/29/2026

Farmer's Market Vouchers are back!
They will be available starting June 1st. Vouchers are first come, first serve. There are 5 places you can get them from:
SEK-AAA Office Chanute Location
City of Iola Office
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg Housing Authority
Parsons Public Library

Need to see which Farmer's Markets you can use the vouchers at? This link will take you to the marked map.
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2015/Farmers-Market-Program-Map

Supplies limited.

Use this interactive map to find the Local Agency in your area that distributes Kansas Senior Farmers Market Program coupons.

05/29/2026

Do you know the signs of fraud in skilled nursing or rehab care? Services never provided, overbilling, upcoding, and benefit usage are the most common things to be aware of. Keep this list handy in case you need it.

05/27/2026

Did you know there are programs that can help make your Medicare prescriptions more affordable?
No one should have to choose between groceries and prescriptions. If you're struggling with Part D drug costs, here are four ways to save:

Extra Help: A federal program that helps pay your Part D premiums and lowers your drug costs. You may also qualify to change plans more often and have any late enrollment penalties waived. Income and asset limits apply.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs): State programs that help cover Medicare costs like premiums and cost-sharing for people with limited income and savings. If you qualify, your Part B premium will no longer be deducted from your Social Security check.

State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs (SPAPs): Many states offer additional help paying for Part D premiums, deductibles, or copayments. Every state's program is different, so check what's available where you live.

Choosing the Right Plan: Picking the Part D plan that best matches your specific medications can make a big difference in what you pay. Plans vary in premiums, deductibles, and drug costs. Comparing options during Open Enrollment is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Not sure where to start? Your local Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) offers FREE, unbiased, one-on-one counseling to help you find and enroll in the programs you qualify for.
Find your local SHICK counselor by calling 800.860.5260.

05/26/2026

Want to make the most out of your food? Join us on June 24th from 1:00 - 1:45!

05/26/2026

Every meal is made with care and delivered with a smile! Here is the weekly menu for 05-26 through 05-28.

05/25/2026

This , we honor the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice—and we recognize the veterans and families who carry their legacy forward. The SHICK, MIPPA, and SMP teams are here to help veterans and their families protect their Medicare benefits, avoid scams, and access important preventative services that support long term health.
To contact a counselor near you, call 1.800.860.5260.

05/22/2026

Be on the lookout for test kits! DNA, genetic, neurological, and even cancer test kits are being sent to Medicare beneficiaries without ever asking for them. If you get a test kit delivered to you, report it to the SMP by calling 800.860.5260! This could be scam.

05/20/2026

SEKAAA is partnering with The Mildred Store to offer older adults a hot, nutritious meal!

This service is available to adults 60+, spouse of the participants, and disabled adult child(ren) living with a participant.
SEKAAA Staff will be onsite June 8th to enroll participants. Participants will be asked to make a suggested donation of $5 per meal. We accept check, cash and credit cards. Participants are limited to 8 meals per month.

Nutritious meals are provided as well as friendly faces!

For more information go to https://www.sekaaa.com/60-dine or call 620-431-2980.