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USEFUL LINKS Below are some links to sites we find very helpful. Hopefully you will too. National Eldercare Locator Does your loved one live in another part of the United States? Call or email the National Eldercare Locator to find the Area Agency on Aging closest to them: 1-800-677-1116 Social Security Administration Official website of the Social Security Administration Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services / Division Of Senior Services Serves as a central agency to coordinate all matters relating to the lives of older Missourians. Missouri Elder Abuse & Neglect Hotline To confidentially report suspected cases of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Missouri 1-800-392-0210 Missouri Aging Information Line To obtain information on aging related services throughout the state 1-800-235-5503. For online assistance go to Missouri Aging Information Network Missouri RX Plan Find helpful information on prescription drug coverage for low income Missourians. Missouri SORT Program Information on preventing Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse. Nursing Home Compare Provides detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. CLAIM (www.missouriclaim.org) Provides free and confidential health insurance counseling to Medicare recipients. They are the State Health Insurance Assistance Program for Missouri. Needy Meds.com Information site to locate patient assistance programs to help find free or low cost medications. Benefits Check up.org National Council on Aging web site to help find private or government programs to help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other needs. Low Rent Apartment Search Federal website to locate subsidized housing in your area.