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    • APPRISE

    Providing one-on-one counseling to community members regarding their options for affordable, quality health care for seniors & families with aging & non-clinical issues in the the home. A referral is required for enrollment.

    Program Overview

    The APPRISE program helps people understand their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, and assist them in making informed decisions about their health care options. APPRISE counselors work individually and confidentially with individuals to determine their health care needs and preferences, compare health insurance options, plan ahead for long term living, and obtain Medicare and supplemental coverage that fits their lifestyle and their budget.

    We can help with the following programs: Medicaid, Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities, Medicare Savings Program, Home and Community Based Services, Extra Help, PACE, Pennsylvania Patient Assistance Program, and the way in which Medicare interacts with each.  

    APPRISE is a Pennsylvania state program and in Allegheny County, the program is operated by Wesley Family Services in partnership with the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging.

    Eligibility Requirements
    Must be eligible to receive Medicare.
    Get in Touch

    Point of Contact

    APPRISE assists clients over the phone, via email, and in person. Contact us today with your Medicare questions or to schedule a one-on-one counseling session.
    412-661-1438

    How Can I Help?
    • Refer program participants
    • Donate to Wesley Family Services
    • Sign up to volunteer as an APPRISE counselor
    Accepted Pay
    • No insurance necessary—APPRISE is a free service created by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and federally funded by the US Department of Health and Human Services

    Other Programs

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    Older Adult Daily Living (OADL)
    Providing a personal balance of activities meant for individuals over the age of 60 with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability.
    Options Care Management
    Providing in-home, flexible, participant centered Care Management services to help keep individuals ages 60 and older living independently in their home and community. Individuals must have a referral through the Allegheny County Agency on Aging.
    In Service of Seniors
    Maximizing the independence of older adults through volunteer based practical support
    Drug and Alcohol Teen Education (D.A.T.E.)
    Providing education and coping strategies to adolescents who are at a high risk of alcohol and substance abuse, who have violated their school’s drug and alcohol policy, who have violated Pennsylvania’s state laws regarding drug and alcohol possession, and for loved ones who are concerned about an adolescent’s substance use or high risk behaviors.