Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging

10/28/2026

Don't be spooked but be alert that your Medicare plan may change without your knowing or approval.
Log into your Medicare.gov account and be sure you have the plan you should.

If you have questions about the right Medicare plan for you, contact SHICK at 800.860.5260 to go over any coverage questions or ask about you Extra Help plan.

10/26/2026

SHIP is your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program. This program is called SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) in Kansas. They are local, unbiased, trained Medicare experts ready to help you make important decisions about your care and benefits. Learn more by calling 800.860.5260.

10/23/2026

With Medicare Open Enrollment happening now, you may receive an increase in phone calls. Be aware that there are things that agents cannot do.
❌ For instance, agents cannot threaten to take away your benefits if you don't sign up for a plan.
❌They also can't offer you any type of gift or incentive to sign up for their plan. If the person on the phone offers you a gift for switching or starts to threaten you, hang up and call the at 800.860.5260 and report it.
If you would like to talk to a free, unbiased Medicare counselor to go over your Medicare plan coverage, contact your local SHICK at 800.860.5260 to speak to a counselor near you!

10/21/2026

SHICK is your local Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansans. They are local, unbiased, trained Medicare experts ready to help you make important decisions about your care and benefits. They can also see if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program or Extra Help. Call 800.860.5260 to speak to a counselor today!

10/19/2026

Don't be spooked but be alert that your Medicare plan may change without your knowing or approval.
Log into your Medicare.gov account and be sure you have the plan you should.
If you have questions about the right Medicare plan for you, contact your SHICK counselor at 800.860.5260 to go over any coverage questions. SHICK is free, confidential, and unbiased counseling for Kansans.

10/15/2026

It's time! If you would like help reviewing different plans, you can use Medicare's Plan Finder or contact your local through the National Technical Assistance Center.

10/13/2026

Join us at our new Topeka Care 4 All location!

Topeka Care 4 All is moving from Christ Lutheran Church to the CRC Care Center @ Lundgren

For more information about this move please contact Michele Dillon.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (785) 235-1367 Ext. 129
Cell: 785-230-1713

10/13/2026

October 13 is nationally recognized in the U.S. as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Here's a reminder of breast cancer screenings covererage for women with Medicare:
- Women aged 35-39 can get a baseline mammogram
If a diagnostic mammogram is needed, Medicare also covers it, but you'll need to pay 20% of the cost after meeting your deductible.
If a diagnostic mammogram is needed, Medicare covers it too, but you'll need to pay 20% of the cost after meeting your deductible.
And for those with Medicare Advantage plans, remember they must cover at least the same benefits as Original Medicare, but costs and rules may vary.
For questions about Medicare coverage of preventive services, talk to your SHICK by calling 1.800.860.5260 or visit Preventive and screening services

10/13/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1F7ZnzpimX/?mibextid=wwXIfr

💜 Words Matter. Every Conversation Is an Opportunity to Connect.

The words we use when caring for someone living with dementia can make a meaningful difference. 💚 A gentle tone, a little patience, and the right words can help someone feel safe, valued, and understood.

📌 Save this resource, print it, and share it! Hang it in your staff lounge, post it on the refrigerator, keep it at your nurses’ station, or place it somewhere your team can see it every day.

Whether you’re a family caregiver, healthcare professional, or senior living team member, this is a simple reminder we can all benefit from.

Let’s work together to create more moments of connection, comfort, and compassion. 💜

10/12/2026

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today.
Our SHICK, MIPPA, and SMP teams serve all communities throughout Kansas, including our tribal communities. If you have questions on what Medicare covers, preventative services, applying for Extra Help, or reporting suspected Fraud, please contact our teams at 800.860.5260.